Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-12 · Fire 2025-03-12
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Linden, NJ
Aristacare At Parkside
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ
(908) 862-3399
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
240
Certified beds
Average residents
198
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aristacare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-02-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
9 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.35
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.86
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.15
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.36
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.21
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.98
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.25
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.32
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.04
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.51
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,541
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
39.52
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9925
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.52
Baseline 25.81% · Performance 20.53% · Measure score 5.52 · Achievement 1.95 · Improvement 5.52
Healthcare-associated infections
1.49
Baseline 8.60% · Performance 7.89% · Measure score 1.49 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.49
Total nurse turnover
8.80
Baseline 24.63% · Performance 27.69% · Measure score 8.80 · Achievement 8.80 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 4.25 hours · Performance 2.89 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.81% |
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 102 · Observed rate 11.76% · Lower 95% interval 7.65% |
| Discharge to community | 47.34% |
50.57%
3.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 38.32% · Lower 95% interval 38.06% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.4 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 94.58% |
95.27%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 157 · Denominator 166 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.6% |
0.77%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 166 |
| Discharge self-care score | 62.93% |
53.69%
9.2 pts better
|
Numerator 73 · Denominator 116 |
| Discharge mobility score | 65.52% |
50.94%
14.6 pts better
|
Numerator 76 · Denominator 116 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.41% |
2.29%
0.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 166 · Adjusted rate 1.53% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.89% |
7.12%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 5.16% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.99% |
8.2%
4.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 276 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 26.32% |
42%
15.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 285 |
| Discharge function score | 62.93% |
56.45%
6.5 pts better
|
Numerator 73 · Denominator 116 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.78% |
95.95%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 45 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 95.95% |
96.28%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 74 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 14.29% |
25.2%
10.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 91 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 3.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.1
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
93.0%
6.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
97.2%
0.6 pts better
|
95.5%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
2.4%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.1% |
11.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.0% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 12.9% · 4Q avg 13.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.1% |
4.6%
2.5 pts better
|
5.4%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.3% |
19.0%
3.7 pts better
|
19.6%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 14.9% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 15.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.5% |
13.5%
About the same
|
16.7%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.1% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 17.7% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.9% |
9.8%
6.9 pts better
|
16.3%
13.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.4% |
9.7%
6.3 pts better
|
14.9%
11.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
0.8%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 9.1% |
15.9%
6.8 pts better
|
19.8%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 7.8% · 4Q avg 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
6.0%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
78.7%
20.6 pts better
|
81.7%
17.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.4% · Q2 99.4% · Q3 99.0% · Q4 99.5% · 4Q avg 99.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.2% |
8.2%
About the same
|
12.0%
3.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.2% · Observed 8.3% · Expected 11.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.8% |
80.1%
14.7 pts better
|
79.7%
15.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.8% |
25.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.8% · Observed 29.4% · Expected 27.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-01-18 · Fire 2023-01-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-12-14 · Fire 2020-12-14
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K111 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2023-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K771 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-03-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-14
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-01-15
C · Minimal harm
2020-12-14
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-01-15
C · Minimal harm
2020-12-14
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-01-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-05-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-01-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-14
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-14
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-01-05
B · Minimal harm
2020-12-14
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2021-01-05
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Cohen, Chaya
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Greenberger, Sidney
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Klein, Zvi
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Levin, Chaim
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Linden Garden Estates
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Pilek, John
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Tesdars LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
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