Aristacare at Parkside
400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036 · (908) 862-3399
For profit - Corporation · 240 certified beds
Aristacare at Parkside has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 6 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 9, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.July 9, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 9, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 9, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.July 9, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 12, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.54 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.4% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 240 |
| Average residents per day | 198.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare Berkeley Heights · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Clark LLC Clark · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cranford · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cranford Park Care Cranford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Aristacare at Parkside on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.