Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in New Jersey
Key metrics for nursing homes in New Jersey including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, New Jersey has a total of 348 active skilled nursing facilities with 50,939 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 9,261,699, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 181.82 persons in New Jersey.
There were 40,330 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 79.17%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, New Jersey has added 74 new beds and lost 124 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for New Jersey and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.69 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.24 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.88 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in New Jersey
COVID-19 Infections in New Jersey Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in New Jersey there were a total of 178 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
New Jersey added 2 new skilled nursing facilities and 74 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Holland Christian Home Association | 57 |
| Bayonne University Hospital | 17 |
Lost Nursing Homes
New Jersey lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 124 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Sterling Manor | 124 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in New Jersey.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center 311 S LIVINGSTON AVE LIVINGSTON, NJ |
1.00
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St Joseph's Home Al and Nc, Inc 1-3 ST JOSEPH'S TERRACE WOODBRIDGE, NJ |
2.00
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Emerson Health Care Center 100 KINDERKAMACK ROAD EMERSON, NJ |
2.00
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Complete Care at St Vincents LLC 315 EAST LINDSLEY ROAD CEDAR GROVE, NJ |
4.00
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Job Haines Home For Aged People 250 BLOOMFIELD AVE BLOOMFIELD, NJ |
4.00
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Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 190 PARK AVENUE FLORHAM PARK, NJ |
4.00
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Applewood Village, Inc 1 APPLEWOOD DRIVE FREEHOLD, NJ |
5.00
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Continuing Care at Seabrook 3002 ESSEX ROAD TINTON FALLS, NJ |
5.00
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Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home 256 COUNTY HOUSE ROAD CLARKSBORO, NJ |
6.00
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Reformed Church Home 1990 ROUTE 18 NORTH OLD BRIDGE, NJ |
6.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 512 UNION STREET TRENTON, NJ |
979.50
Rating Not Available
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The Pines at Medford 185 TUCKERTON ROAD MEDFORD, NJ |
903.75
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Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home 78 SLIKER ROAD CALIFON, NJ |
509.00
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Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center 1211 RT 72 WEST MANAHAWKIN, NJ |
439.25
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The Fountains of Atco 114 HAYES MILL ROAD ATCO, NJ |
365.00
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Masonic Village at Burlington 902 JACKSONVILLE ROAD BURLINGTON, NJ |
333.25
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Allaire Rehab and Nursing 115 DUTCH LANE ROAD FREEHOLD, NJ |
329.00
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Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 439 BELLEVUE AVENUE TRENTON, NJ |
327.00
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Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab Piscataway 10 STERLING DRIVE PISCATAWAY, NJ |
278.75
Abuse Flag
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Crystal Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation 395 LAKESIDE BLVD BAYVILLE, NJ |
277.25
Rating Not Available
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in New Jersey Compared to Nationwide
We have compared New Jersey nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.40 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 4.50 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.90 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.20 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 120.30 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.24 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.94 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.69 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.64 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.88 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.51 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.50 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.11 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 40.70 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 38.80 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.39 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.68 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.87 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.43 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.80 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 36,527.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 9.23 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.57 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.64 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 0.80 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 11.72 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.11 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.29 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 92.96 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 12.68 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 78.70 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.21 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 9.09 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 18.94 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 97.19 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 80.06 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.74 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 15.74 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 25.18 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 8.13 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.08 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.13 | Lower |