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NJ Veterans Home at Paramus
1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652
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NJ Veterans Home at Paramus Description
NJ Veterans Home at Paramus is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Paramus, New Jersey. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting the excellent care and respect given to residents, particularly veterans, while others express serious concerns about neglect, inadequate staffing, and the facility's physical condition.
- Several reviewers commend the facility for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and the dignified treatment of residents, especially those with dementia.
- Positive experiences include gratitude for the care provided to family members, noting that staff are seen as "living saints" and that some residents are very happy and well taken care of.
- However, numerous reviews raise significant issues, including severe neglect leading to health complications such as gangrene, rapid health decline due to restrictive policies, and denial of admission for veterans with dementia.
- Concerns about the facility being outdated, understaffed, and having a lack of proper physical therapy and activities for residents are frequently mentioned.
- Some reviewers express frustration with the admission process and the perceived lack of compassion towards veterans and their families, highlighting cases where residents were allegedly neglected or improperly cared for.
- There are also complaints about the facility's cleanliness, with reports of units being shut down due to infections and a general lack of maintenance.
Overall, while some families have had positive experiences, a significant number of reviews suggest that improvements are needed in staffing, facility maintenance, and the overall approach to resident care and admissions.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 22, 1995
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 336
Total current residents: 180
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $655
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
---|---|---|---|
Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-23 | 2023-02-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2021-10-20 | 2022-02-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2021-10-20 | 2022-02-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2021-10-20 | 2021-12-15 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2021-10-20 | 2021-12-15 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2019-10-22 | 2019-11-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2017-10-11 | $8,648 |
2020-04-22 | $21,393 |
2020-11-02 | $655 |
Denials
Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
---|---|
2021-10-20 | 21 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Paramus which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 26,974 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $127,283, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 82
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 57.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 191 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.28 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.29 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.26 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Stew Leonard's
0.4 miles awayFairway Market
0.7 miles awayTrader Joe's
0.9 miles awayParamus Food Center
1.5 miles awayStop & Shop
1.7 miles awayTransportation
Oradell
1.8 miles awayBus Stations
Paramus Rd at Midland Ave
1.5 miles awayParamus Rd at Bona Ln (403S)
1.5 miles awayParamus Rd at Victoria Ave
1.6 miles awayParamus Rd at Clauss Ave
1.6 miles awayParamus Rd at East Ridgewood Avenue
1.6 miles awayBanks
Capital One
0.6 miles awayValley National Bank
0.7 miles awayChase
0.9 miles awayFidelity Investments
0.9 miles awayBank of America
1.2 miles awayHospitals
New Bridge Medical Center
0.1 miles awayThe Valley Hospital
2.4 miles awayHackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley
3.0 miles awayValley Pediatric Associates
3.4 miles awayHackensack University Medical Center
5.1 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
2.7 miles awayCVS
3.0 miles awayWalgreens
3.0 miles awayTown & Country Apothecary
3.2 miles awayHo-Ho-Kus Pharmacy
3.5 miles awayDentists
Paramus Park Dental
0.4 miles awayDental Health 360
0.6 miles awayDzemaludin Harba Family Dentistry
1.5 miles awayKurpis Center for Advanced Dentistry
2.7 miles awayPediatric Dental Associates
2.9 miles awayParks
Reid Park
0.5 miles awayPetruska Park
0.6 miles awayConstitution Grove Park
0.8 miles awayOradell Swim Club
0.9 miles awayDoug Parcells Athletic Complex
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Midland Park Christian Reformed Church
4.4 miles awayAbyssinian Baptist Church
11.8 miles awayCathedral of Saint John the Divine
12.0 miles awayCongregation Sherith Israel
13.5 miles awayChurch of Saint Paul the Apostle
13.7 miles awayShopping
Paramus Park
0.2 miles awayFashion Center Mall
0.7 miles awayWestfield Garden State Plaza
2.8 miles awayParamus Place Shopping Center
2.9 miles awayThe Shops at Riverside
4.0 miles awayCulture
Thomas Kinkade
0.4 miles awayOpus One
3.2 miles awayThe Ridgewood Art Institute
3.4 miles awayThe Oval
5.0 miles awayThe Hamilton Club
6.3 miles awayRestaurants
Bonefish Grill
0.2 miles awayAnthony Francos
0.5 miles awayTom Sawyer Diner
0.6 miles awayMangiamo Pizza
0.6 miles awayEons
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