Alaris Health at St Mary's
135 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050, Essex County
Alaris Health at St Mary's is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located at 135 South Center Street in Orange, New Jersey. The community is licensed for 188 beds, offering both short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care for individuals who need continuous nursing support. Situated in Essex County, the building provides a supportive setting designed to help short-stay patients regain strength and return home safely.
A major feature of the center is its dedicated 27-bed ventilator unit. In addition to standard nursing care, the clinical team handles high-acuity respiratory cases, high-flow ventilator support, and complex medical recovery. Therapy staff work on-site with patients requiring physical, occupational, and speech therapy to aid recovery after major surgery, injury, or acute illness.
The medical programs support people managing serious conditions such as stroke recovery, cardiac illnesses, renal disease with dialysis, and wound healing. Staff also provide colostomy care, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and memory care services for those dealing with dementia. Palliative and hospice care options are available to ensure comfort and dignity during advanced stages of illness.
Day-to-day healthcare needs are supported with on-site visiting specialists, including dental, podiatry, and psychiatric services. The center serves seniors and adults throughout Essex County who require round-the-clock nursing supervision, advanced respiratory care, or intensive therapy before transitioning back to the community. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Dedicated ventilator care unit (27 licensed beds)
- Short-term post-hospital rehabilitation
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
- Subacute rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Stroke recovery programs
- Respiratory care and hi-flow ventilator services
- Dementia care services
- Wound care management
- Cardiac care
- Renal care and dialysis support
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Colostomy care
- Psychiatric services
- Podiatry and dental care
- Palliative care and hospice services
Amenities
Wellness and care
- Physical therapy room
- Occupational therapy area
- Speech therapy area
- Specialized ventilator care unit
Health services
- On-site dental care
- On-site podiatry care
- On-site psychiatric services
- Dialysis and renal care
- Wound care services
Living spaces
- Short-term rehabilitation rooms
- Long-term skilled nursing rooms
- Well-appointed care areas
Services
- Comprehensive subacute recovery
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration
- Complex clinical care management
- Palliative and hospice care services
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Location
135 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050
License
- License number
- 062209
- Year built
- 1966
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 07/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 27 ventilator, 161 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Special care offered
- Ventilator care
- Executive director
- Mr. Eliezer Weiss
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- SOUTH CENTER STREET NURSING HOME, LLC
Frequently asked questions
Does the facility provide ventilator care?+
Yes, the facility has a licensed 27-bed ventilator care unit. The clinical team provides specialized respiratory treatments, including high-flow ventilator care.
What rehabilitation therapies are available?+
The center offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Specialized rehabilitation programs cover stroke recovery, orthopedic rehab, and subacute care following a hospital stay.
Does Alaris Health at St Mary's accept Medicaid and Medicare?+
Yes, the center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private payment. Families should verify coverage details directly during the admissions process.
What clinical medical services are offered on-site?+
The center manages complex conditions including cardiac disease, renal conditions requiring dialysis support, severe wounds, and dementia. They also provide total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and colostomy care.
Are hospice and palliative care services available?+
Yes, both palliative care and hospice care services are offered to provide symptom relief, emotional support, and comfort during end-of-life care.
