15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)
Newark, NJ
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $329,910 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ
(973) 483-6800
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
430
Certified beds
Average residents
391
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Paramount Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
9 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 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
RN hours / resident day
0.30
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.83
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.94
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.11
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.58
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.22
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.36
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.54
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.14
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
26%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
2,674
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
48.37
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0021
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
8.63
Baseline 18.22% · Performance 17.43% · Measure score 8.63 · Achievement 8.63 · Improvement 6.10
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.17% · Performance 8.07% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 20.49% · Performance 20.64% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.72
Baseline 3.31 hours · Performance 3.28 hours · Measure score 0.72 · Achievement 0.72 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.01% |
10.72%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 105 · Observed rate 11.43% · Lower 95% interval 7.92% |
| Discharge to community | 43.92% |
50.57%
6.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 50 · Observed rate 34% · Lower 95% interval 29.9% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.27 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 203 · Denominator 203 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.49% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 203 |
| Discharge self-care score | 60% |
53.69%
6.3 pts better
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 130 |
| Discharge mobility score | 56.92% |
50.94%
6 pts better
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 130 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.45% |
2.29%
1.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 203 · Adjusted rate 3.67% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.07% |
7.12%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 10.91% · Lower 95% interval 4.45% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.64% |
8.2%
6.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 427 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 96.24% |
42%
54.2 pts better
|
Numerator 410 · Denominator 426 |
| Discharge function score | 68.46% |
56.45%
12 pts better
|
Numerator 89 · Denominator 130 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.48% |
95.95%
2.5 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 66 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 71.43% |
96.28%
24.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 56 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 15.22% |
25.2%
10 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 92 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.0%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.8% |
2.4%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 20.7% |
11.4%
9.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 34.3% · Q4 19.6% · 4Q avg 20.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
4.6%
1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.8% |
19.0%
11.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 7.9% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.5% |
13.5%
12 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.2% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 32.2% · Q4 30.4% · 4Q avg 25.5% · 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 | 8.5% |
9.8%
1.3 pts better
|
16.3%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 11.7% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.5% |
9.7%
1.2 pts better
|
14.9%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 8.5% · 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 0.2% · Q4 0.2% · 4Q avg 0.1% · 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 0.3% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.0% |
15.9%
5.9 pts better
|
19.8%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.8% |
6.0%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
78.7%
18 pts better
|
81.7%
15 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.0% · Q2 96.0% · Q3 96.3% · Q4 96.0% · 4Q avg 96.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.3% |
8.2%
4.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.3% · Observed 14.7% · Expected 13.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.5% |
1.2%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.2% |
80.1%
12.1 pts better
|
79.7%
12.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.7% |
25.4%
4.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.7% · Observed 32.4% · Expected 26.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-07-30
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 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-06
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-15
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-15
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-11-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-11-06
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-09-29
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-02-20
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 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-02-20
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-08-27
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-09-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-08-27
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-10-08
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-08-27
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2021-09-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-27
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-08-27
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-08-27
Inspection history
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 2025-07-21
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-21
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 2025-07-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-24
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-06-24
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-06-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-08-20
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 2024-02-16
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-16
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2021-08-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-08-27
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 2021-08-27
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-08-26
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-08-27
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 2021-08-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-08-26
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2021-08-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-12-14
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $329,910
Fine
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
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