Aristacare at Cherry Hill

1399 Chapel Ave West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 · (856) 663-9009 · CMS certification number 315245

Aristacare at Cherry Hill is a 140-bed for-profit nursing home in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1987. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 54 health citations.

54Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
0At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
6In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$4,194Federal fines (1)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityNew Jersey averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle148.59.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.503.903.90
Nursing staff turnover65.2%39.3%45.3%
Overall star rating23.53.0

Facility details

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainAristacare (9 facilities)
Certified beds140 (about 131 residents a day)
CountyCamden
Last standard inspectionAugust 27, 2025

Inspection history

54 citations from 8 inspections, 13 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

June 5, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Jul 3, 2026

January 16, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0842 · severity code E · corrected Feb 25, 2026

August 27, 2025 12 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2025

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0569 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0605 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2025

June 27, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Jul 22, 2025

February 14, 2025 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Mar 28, 2025

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nursing and Physician Services Complaint

Tag F0712 · severity code D · corrected Mar 28, 2025

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Mar 28, 2025

March 7, 2024 25 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0803 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental

Tag F0921 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control

Tag F0881 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Administration Complaint

Tag F0836 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0809 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services Complaint

Tag F0727 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0658 · severity code E · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0610 · severity code E · corrected Apr 17, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0609 · severity code E · corrected Apr 17, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0641 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0602 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0607 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Mar 29, 2024

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0640 · severity code B · corrected Mar 29, 2024

November 30, 2023 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Jan 5, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Jan 5, 2024

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0842 · severity code B · corrected Jan 5, 2024

November 24, 2021 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0757 · severity code E · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0814 · severity code D · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services

Tag F0732 · severity code B · corrected Jan 27, 2022

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
Dec 11, 2023Fine $4,194

Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.

Elder law lawyers in Cherry Hill

Lawbamba lists 7 elder law lawyers with an office in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the practice area that deals with the nursing home inspection records on this page. These 4 come first in that listing (how the order is set).

Douglas Fendrick
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Cherry Hill · 4.9★ from 268 reviews
Jamie Morgan
Fendrick Morgan
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Cherry Hill · 5.0★ from 50 reviews
Charles Bratton
Bratton Law Group
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Cherry Hill · 4.8★ from 235 reviews
Jerold Rothkoff
Rothkoff Law Group
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship
Cherry Hill · 4.7★ from 132 reviews

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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.

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