nursing home in Edison, NJ
Roosevelt Care Center
118 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 · (732) 321-6800
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Roosevelt Care Center at a glance
Roosevelt Care Center is a 180-bed government nursing home in Edison, New Jersey (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Jersey average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 18, 2025) found 2 health citations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $27,360.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.9% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 180
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315039
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.75 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.76 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.73 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.58 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.9% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.9% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 30 | 72.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $27,360 | $34,926 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 180 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 161 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.6% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.6% | 12.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 3.9% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 3.8% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 12.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 9.4% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.8% | 15.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 93% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.7% | 80.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.3% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 4, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 16, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 30, 2024 |
| December 29, 2021 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 7, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| December 29, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $27,360 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $27,360 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/14/1997 |
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/1997 |
| RWJBH CORPORATE SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2020 |
| SORRENTO, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2022 |
| VELMAHOS, VASILIOS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1998 |
| SORRENTO, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Roosevelt Care Center's rating?
Roosevelt Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Jersey nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Roosevelt Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Roosevelt Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Roosevelt Care Center?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Roosevelt Care Center and how do I contact it?
Roosevelt Care Center is at 118 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837. Phone: (732) 321-6800.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.