Cheshire Home
Nursing Home Facility
9 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Cheshire Home is a senior care community located in Florham Park, NJ. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Florham Park area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (973) 966-1232.
With 35 beds, Cheshire Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Florham Park average about 58 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 7.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Cheshire Home. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Cheshire Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 35
- Occupancy 97%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 7.7
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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