nursing home in Jersey City, NJ
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
525 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 · (201) 653-8800
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park at a glance
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park is a 260-bed for-profit nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey (Hudson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New Jersey average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 13, 2025) found 4 health citations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 57.5% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 260
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Alaris Health
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hudson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315300
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3.64 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.72 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.18 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.2% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 26 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,926 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 260 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 179 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 68.7% | 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) | 3% | 2.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.3% | 12.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.7% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.4% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.7% | 12.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 13.3% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.4% | 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) | 100% | 93% | 93.6% | Better |
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) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.7% | 80.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 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 April 18, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 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 March 25, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Complaint | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2023 |
| April 13, 2021 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| April 13, 2021 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2021 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPO LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/24/2013 |
| KIRSCHNER, URI Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/24/2013 |
| STERN, SAMUEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2013 |
| SOKOLOWSKI, FRACINE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alaris Health at Hamilton Park's rating?
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park has 4 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 Alaris Health at Hamilton Park receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Alaris Health at Hamilton Park 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 Alaris Health at Hamilton Park?
It is for profit - individual and part of Alaris Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Alaris Health at Hamilton Park and how do I contact it?
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park is at 525 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Phone: (201) 653-8800.
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.