SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC — Nursing Home in VAUXHALL, NJ
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 195 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 185.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315283 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.64 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.53 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 25, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 25, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (Level F)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level F)Corrected — October 8, 2025
South Mountain Hc is a 195-bed nursing home in Vauxhall, New Jersey. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the New Jersey average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 9 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s most recent inspection did not include any high-severity findings, which suggests the problems cited were fixable rather than immediately dangerous. You may want to ask how the nursing team and pharmacy handle medication management and related safeguards, since several deficiencies related to meds and pharmaceutical services were noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC's CMS star rating?
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC?
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC reports 3.64173 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC had 9 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC have?
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HC has 195 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WINCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 2.1 mi
- ALLIANCE CARE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 3/5 — 2.1 mi
- CORNELL HALL CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 3.3 mi
- BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER — 3/5 — 3.5 mi
- STRATFORD MANOR REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 3.6 mi
- ALARIS HEALTH AT WEST ORANGE — 3/5 — 3.8 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.