Nursing homes in Mountainside, NJ
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mountainside, part of the Union area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Mountainside, New Jersey, have access to two nursing homes within the 07092 ZIP code area. Based on data from the federal CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Located in Union County, the area features one five-star facility, Children’s Specialized Hospital Mountainside, which currently stands as the highest-rated nursing home serving the local community.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Mountainside
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Mountainside
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Mountainside
| CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL MOUNTAINSIDE Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| MOUNTAINSIDE SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB BEST CARE SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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