New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo
132 Evergreen Rd · Edison, NJ · 08818 · 7324524100
328 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 16% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 8, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 8, 2022
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 18, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 8, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 8, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2022
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2022
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2022
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315459 · certified since October 26, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.