Edison, NJ

New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

132 Evergreen Rd, Edison, NJ

(732) 452-4100

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

328

Certified beds

Average residents

194

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1999-10-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.98

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.29

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.34

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

5.24

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

17%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.8	2.1 0.7 pts worse	1.9 0.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.7	1.1 0.4 pts better	1.8 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.0%	93.0% 5 pts better	93.4% 4.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.5%	97.2% 2.3 pts better	95.5% 4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.5%	2.4% 0.1 pts worse	3.3% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	11.4% 11.4 pts better	11.4% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.3%	4.6% 1.7 pts worse	5.4% 0.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	12.1%	19.0% 6.9 pts better	19.6% 7.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	16.2%	13.5% 2.7 pts worse	16.7% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	16.0%	9.8% 6.2 pts worse	16.3% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14.0%	9.7% 4.3 pts worse	14.9% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.1%	0.7% 0.6 pts better	1.0% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	0.8% 0.8 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	10.9%	15.9% 5 pts better	19.8% 8.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	9.6%	6.0% 3.6 pts worse	5.1% 4.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	67.8%	78.7% 10.9 pts worse	81.7% 13.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	0.0%	8.2% 8.2 pts better	12.0% 12 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.5%	80.1% 15.4 pts better	79.7% 15.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.6%	25.4% 1.8 pts better	23.9% 0.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-05 · Fire 2025-09-05

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-16 · Fire 2024-07-16

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-09-08 · Fire 2022-09-08

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-05

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-10-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-05

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-10-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-11-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2022-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

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 2022-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2022-12-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-10-06

Inspection history