Quick answers
- Where is Montclair Care Center?
- 111-115 Gates Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, in Essex County, New Jersey.
- What is the phone number of Montclair Care Center?
- (973) 746-4616, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Montclair Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Montclair Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Montclair Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Montclair Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 3, 2022 to November 26, 2025), Medicare lists 14 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 3, 2022 to November 26, 2025), Montclair Care Center had 14 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day; the New Jersey average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 26, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 26, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0640 Level D
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Previous cycle: April 5, 2024 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 5, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0640 Level E
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0711 Level E
“Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Earlier cycle: March 3, 2022 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 3, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (10)
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0541 Level F
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0912 Level F
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
K0916 Level F
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0914 Level E
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0291 Level D
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.41 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.98 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.51 | 2.27 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.90 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.52 | 3.50 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 31.5% | 39.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 37.5% | 37.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 6 nursing homes: Highbridge Healthcare.
Legal business name: Montclair Care Center LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egert, Debbie | Direct owner | 10% | June 13, 2019 |
| Egert, Usher | Direct owner | 10% | June 13, 2019 |
| Natanov, Brian | Direct owner | 80% | June 13, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 57.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Highbridge Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Montclair Care Center LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1996-12-31 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 111-115 Gates Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 |
| County | Essex County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Phone | (973) 746‑4616 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315363 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair1.0 mi · Montclair, NJ · 5 of 5 stars
- Green Hill1.9 mi · West Orange, NJ · 2 of 5 stars
- Job Haines Home for Aged People2.2 mi · Bloomfield, NJ · 5 of 5 stars
- Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center2.5 mi · East Orange, NJ · 4 of 5 stars
- Axia Care Center of Orange2.8 mi · Orange, NJ · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical0.5 mi · Montclair, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- Clara Maass Medical Center2.9 mi · Belleville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- VA New Jersey Health Care System3.5 mi · East Orange, NJ · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13