Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
303 Elm Street · Perth Amboy, NJ · 08861 · 7324429540
250 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Paramount Care Centers
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
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.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
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.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
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.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 21, 2023
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 10, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 15, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315180 · certified since January 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.