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NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME MENLO

132 EVERGREEN RD, EDISON, NJ 08818
Score: 92 / 100

Among nursing homes in New Jersey, New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo stands out with an A grade and a score of 92 out of 100. It ranks in the 93th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo provides above-average staffing with 5.60 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.60 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.29 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.34 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.24 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.76 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Sep 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Sep 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 9.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 6.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 10.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
328
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9