Nursing homeActive
South Mountain Hc
2385 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ 070889086883400195 certified beds · 184 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 22● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-08-25
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-16 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-04-19 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F584
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F686
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 315283-20250825-F925
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F607
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F677
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F698
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F712
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F755
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F867
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-25Record 315283-20240516-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-03Record 315283-20220419-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-03Record 315283-20220419-F695
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-03Record 315283-20220419-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.52
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.76
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.46
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover23%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover19%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.0% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.4% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 5.8% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 4.8% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dynamic Healthcare Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feigenbaum, Avraham Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dynamic Healthcare Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feigenbaum, Avraham Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feigenbaum, Avraham Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feigenbaum, Deborah Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feigenbaum, Melvin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frommer, Jacob Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Ocean Healthcare — 11 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Union.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Gardens Health Care Center Maplewood | 2.1 mi | 2026-02-20 | 080 |
| Alliance Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Irvington | 2.1 mi | 2026-06-30 | 080 |
| Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center Union | 3.3 mi | 2025-04-16 | 4231 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Cranford | 3.5 mi | 2025-12-11 | 0140 |
| Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center West Orange | 3.6 mi | 2025-09-22 | 0180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |