About Axia Care Center Of OrangeAxia Care Center Of Orange is located at 135 South Center Street, Orange, NJ, reachable at (973) 266-3000. This For profit – Individual facility operates 188.0 certified beds and serves an average of 162 residents per day. It is part of the Alaris Health network (7 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1996-02-08. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#6752 of 14703 nationally – #249 of 348 in New Jersey
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Axia Care Center Of Orange may be considered for families with limited options in Orange, NJ, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightAxia Care Center Of Orange currently provides 4 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 8 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 46.7% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 22 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 21 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 8 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours7 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 51 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours56 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $124,800. 3 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Axia Care Center Of Orange ranks 6752nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.3/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 249th out of 348 nursing homes. In Orange, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,856 nationally and RN hours rank #1,368 nationally (#28 in NJ).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NJ State Rank
Note
2022
4.33
#2,760 / 14,703
#67 / 348
Top 25%
2023
4.01
#4,036 / 14,703
#102 / 348
Above average
2024
4.58
#1,932 / 14,703
#43 / 348
Top 25%
2025
4.36
#2,791 / 14,703
#59 / 348
Top 25%
2026
4.37
#2,856 / 14,703
#57 / 348
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NJ State Rank
Note
2022
1.02
#1,979 / 14,703
#70 / 348
Top 25%
2023
0.85
#2,789 / 14,703
#87 / 348
Top 25%
2024
1.26
#869 / 14,703
#26 / 348
Top 10%
2025
1.32
#820 / 14,703
#24 / 348
Top 10%
2026
1.13
#1,368 / 14,703
#28 / 348
Top 10%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Axia Care Center Of Orange is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1996-02-08. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (973) 266-3000 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Axia Care Center Of Orange holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 73.3/100, placing it #6752 of 14703 facilities nationally and #249 of 348 in New Jersey. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Axia Care Center Of Orange receives a reported average of 4 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 8 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 21 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 51 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 46.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $124,800. 3 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $124,800, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 244.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Axia Care Center Of Orange ranks 6752nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.3/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 249th out of 348 nursing homes. In Orange, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,856 nationally and RN hours rank #1,368 nationally (#28 in NJ). Our composite quality score of 73.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Orange, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_jersey/orange/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.