Morris County, New Jersey · Nursing home
CareOne At Hanover Township
2 of 5 overall from CMS
101 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.3
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.85 hours Above the state average of 3.85
- Nursing staff who left in a year 22.4% Below the state average of 39.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 19 5 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $60,348 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 77.0% of 94 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
CareOne At Hanover Township is a 94-bed nursing home in Whippany, New Jersey (Morris County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.85 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the New Jersey average of 3.85. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $60,348 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day (average)
- 72.4
- Certified since
- 2012 (14 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Careone (37 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask CareOne At Hanover Township
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $60,348 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 New Jersey average 3.3
- Health inspections 2 of 5 New Jersey average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 New Jersey average 3.1
- Quality measures 4 of 5 New Jersey average 4.4
The vertical line marks the New Jersey average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.85 h New Jersey average 3.85
- Nurse aides 2.14 h New Jersey average 2.23
- Licensed practical nurses 0.99 h New Jersey average 0.93
- Registered nurses 0.72 h New Jersey average 0.68
- All staff, weekends 3.58 h New Jersey average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the New Jersey average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover22.4%
- New Jersey average39.7%
- Registered nurse turnover38.5%
- New Jersey average37.7%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New Jersey and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.4% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.6% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 69.6% | 93.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.1% | 8.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.6% | 97.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.7% | 15.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.8% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.65 | 2.07 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.72 | 1.11 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 61.1% | 79.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 57.9% | 80.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.6% | 24.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.1% | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 4 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 1 was cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Oct 29, 2025: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 | 10 |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| Sep 8, 2021 | 5 | 0 |
New Jersey homes averaged 8.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (19)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 5, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2021)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2021)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2021)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Fine | $35,028 |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Fine | $25,320 |
New Jersey homes averaged 0.7 fines and $34,926 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Jersey
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for CareOne At Hanover Township?
CareOne At Hanover Township has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does CareOne At Hanover Township have?
CareOne At Hanover Township has 94 certified beds. It averages 72.4 residents per day, about 77.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at CareOne At Hanover Township?
The home reports 3.85 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.72 hours from registered nurses. The New Jersey average is 3.85 hours and 0.68 hours from registered nurses.
Has CareOne At Hanover Township been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $60,348 in the past three years.
Does CareOne At Hanover Township accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Who to call in New Jersey
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Jersey.
- Long-term care ombudsman New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-877-582-6995 (Fax 1-609-943-3479. Email: ombudsman@ltco.nj.gov. Mail: P.O. Box 852, Trenton, NJ 08625-0852.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Department of Health Complaint Hotline 1-800-792-9770 (24-hour hotline, seven days a week; complaints may be made by phone without giving a name. Long-term care complaints can also be faxed to 609-943-4977 (reviewed during business hours), submitted online (web.doh.nj.gov/fc/search.aspx), or mailed to NJ Department of Health, PO Box 367, Trenton, NJ 08625-0367.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 315511. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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