New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus
1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652 · (201) 634-8212
Government - State · 336 certified beds
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 4 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 4, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 4, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 4, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 4, 2025 · 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.January 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 3, 2025 · F0609 · 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 | 5.77 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.34 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.56 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 22% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 336 |
| Average residents per day | 206 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Paramus · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Careone at Ridgewood Avenue Paramus · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center Paramus · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Allendale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Careone at Cresskill Cresskill · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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