Aristacare at Parkside
400 W Stimpson Ave · Linden, NJ · 07036 · 9088623399
240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aristacare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 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
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 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 May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · 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 May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
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 January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 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 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2020
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 5, 2021 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 14, 2020
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected January 5, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315200 · certified since February 24, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.