nursing home in Paramus, NJ
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus
1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652 · (201) 634-8212
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus at a glance
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus is a 336-bed government nursing home in Paramus, New Jersey (Bergen 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 5.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 4, 2025) found 6 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 22% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 336
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- June 22, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Bergen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315346
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) | 5 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.77 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.34 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.56 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.22 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.5% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 18 | 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 | 336 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 206 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61.3% | 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) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18% | 12.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 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) | 9.8% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.7% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.1% | 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) | 15.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.4% | 15.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 97.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 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) | 20% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.3% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 18 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2026 |
| December 3, 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 January 14, 2026 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 6, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 13, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 13, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 13, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 5, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0344 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 17, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 6, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 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 May 2, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2025 |
| January 23, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2023 |
| October 20, 2021 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 15, 2021 |
| October 20, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2022 |
| October 20, 2021 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 10, 2022 |
| October 20, 2021 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 December 15, 2021 |
| October 20, 2021 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLETTE, YOLANDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| DOYLE, TIMOTHY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| HANNIBAL, BIKO Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| KAMANDA, SAARNDUPE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| STATE OF NEW JERSEY OMB CENTRALIZED PAYROLL Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1995 |
| COLLETTE, YOLANDA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| DOYLE, TIMOTHY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| HANNIBAL, BIKO Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| KAMANDA, SAARNDUPE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus's rating?
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus 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 New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus and how do I contact it?
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus is at 1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652. Phone: (201) 634-8212.
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.