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St Catherine of Siena

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7 Ryerson Avenue Caldwell, NJ 07006 · Essex County

(973) 226-1577

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 30 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 315471 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is St Catherine of Siena a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for St Catherine of Siena as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the New Jersey average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 4 penalties, including $16,171 in fines, in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 0.60 hours per resident per day at St Catherine of Siena, below the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.18 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 10% of nursing staff left within a year (New Jersey median 38.1%). That is lower than most homes in New Jersey, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 0.60 hours
Below the New Jersey median of 3.67 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.18 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 0.65 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 10% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover — Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds30
Residents per day 28 About 92% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceSeptember 2001
Legal business nameST CATHERINE OF SIENA, INC

Paying for care at St Catherine of Siena: Medicare and Medicaid

St Catherine of Siena is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New Jersey's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on May 29, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 21 citations at St Catherine of Siena across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 21 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and resident assessment and care planning (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, May 29, 2026).

May 29, 2026 · 8 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2026)

EEnsure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

January 7, 2025 · 7 citations

FObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

DEnsure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)

October 12, 2023 · 6 citations

EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2023)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2023)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2023)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2023)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2023)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of St Catherine of Siena

  1. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

4 penalties in the last three years, including $16,171 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jan 30, 2024 Fine $9,116
Nov 13, 2023 Fine $2,117
Nov 6, 2023 Fine $1,764
Oct 17, 2023 Fine $3,174

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 1/5 5/5
August 2026 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near St Catherine of Siena

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.8 mi
    Essex County Hospital Center Cedar Grove
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 3.7 mi
    Mountainside Hospital Glen Ridge
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 49m for patients treated and sent home
  • 5.3 mi
    Saint Barnabas Medical Center Livingston
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 9m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill West Caldwell · 1.8 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 56 beds
Complete Care at West Caldwell West Caldwell · 1.9 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 180 beds · Medicaid
Canterbury at Cedar Grove Cedar Grove · 2.2 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 180 beds · Medicaid
Alaris Health at Cedar Grove Cedar Grove · 2.3 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 230 beds · Medicaid

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