Nursing homes in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center198 Stevens Ave · For profit - Partnership | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 183 | None |
| Alaris Health at Hamilton Park525 Monmouth Street · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 260 | None |
| Peace Care St Joseph's537 Pavonia Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 139 | 16 ($93,802) |
| Optima Care Harborview178-198 Ogden Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 180 | 1 ($13,674) |
| Peace Care St Ann's198 Old Bergen Road · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in New Jersey, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Jersey City
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMay 28, 2026 · Optima Care Harborview · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 28, 2026 · Optima Care Harborview · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.April 15, 2026 · Peace Care St Joseph's · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Jersey City
Which nursing home in Jersey City has the highest Medicare rating?
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Alaris Health at Hamilton Park and Peace Care St Joseph's share the highest overall rating in Jersey City: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Jersey City have been fined?
2 of the 5 have been fined in the last three years, $107,476 in all. The most was $93,802, at Peace Care St Joseph's.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Jersey City?
No. None of the 5 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Jersey City is the largest?
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park, with 260 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.