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

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

0.98

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.29

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.34

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.60

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.27

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

5.24

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.76

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.08

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

6.18

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.24

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

17%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

626

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

66.31

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0202

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.91

Baseline 19.30% · Performance 20.08% · Measure score 2.91 · Achievement 2.91 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.30

Baseline 6.82% · Performance 6.55% · Measure score 4.30 · Achievement 4.30 · Improvement 0.98

Total nurse turnover

9.32

Baseline 27.88% · Performance 25.59% · Measure score 9.32 · Achievement 9.32 · Improvement 7.05

Adjusted total nurse staffing

10

Baseline 5.83 hours · Performance 6.71 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.69%
10.72%
About the same
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 13.11% · Lower 95% interval 7.35%
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 4 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.31
1.02
0.3 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 95.83%
95.27%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 46 · Denominator 48
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 48
Discharge self-care score 28%
53.69%
25.7 pts worse
Numerator 7 · Denominator 25
Discharge mobility score 40%
50.94%
10.9 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 25
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 6.25%
2.29%
4 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 48 · Adjusted rate 4.44%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.55%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 6.67% · Lower 95% interval 3.97%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.72%
8.2%
5.5 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 515
Staff flu vaccination coverage 87.6%
42%
45.6 pts better
Numerator 459 · Denominator 524
Discharge function score 40%
56.45%
16.5 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 58.33%
25.2%
33.1 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 24

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 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 98.2% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 98.4% · Q4 97.9% · 4Q avg 98.0%
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 · 4Q avg 99.5%
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 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
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 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 6.3%
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 · Q1 11.2% · Q2 13.3% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 12.1%
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 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 15.6% · 4Q avg 16.2% · 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 16.0%
9.8%
6.2 pts worse
16.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.9% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 15.7% · Q4 18.5% · 4Q avg 16.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 14.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 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 new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 10.9%
15.9%
5 pts better
19.8%
8.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 11.0% · Q4 11.0% · 4Q avg 10.9%
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 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 8.7% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 9.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 63.9% · Q2 70.5% · Q3 71.1% · Q4 64.7% · 4Q avg 67.8%
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 · Adjusted 0.0% · Observed 0.0% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 95.5%
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 · Adjusted 23.6% · Observed 27.7% · Expected 27.9% · Used in QM five-star

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

Recent health citations

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

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-10-24

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

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-10-24

L · Immediate jeopardy 2022-09-08

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-11-02

L · Immediate jeopardy 2022-09-08

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-01-18

L · Immediate jeopardy 2022-09-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-01-11

L · Immediate jeopardy 2022-09-08

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-01-11

G · Actual harm 2022-09-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-11-02

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

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 2022-11-02

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

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2022-11-02

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

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 2022-11-02

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

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2022-11-02

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

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2022-11-02

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

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-11-02

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

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-11-02

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Jani, Himanshu

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-06
Kamanda, Saarndupe

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-05-15
Kranis, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-21
Kranis, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-21
Leung, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-15

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