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NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS

1 VETERANS DRIVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Score: 94 / 100

Among nursing homes in New Jersey, New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus stands out with an A grade and a score of 94 out of 100. It ranks in the 93th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus provides above-average staffing with 5.80 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 7 deficiencies at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.80 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.59 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.22 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.87 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

7
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 7 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Apr 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Apr 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Apr 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 94 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
336
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6