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NJ Veterans Home at Paramus

1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652

Nursing Home
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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $10,760
  • Average State Price: $10,570
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • 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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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    NJ Veterans Home at Paramus
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 31 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 8 communities in Paramus
  • Ranking in State: 553 out of 696 communities in NJ
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    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.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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 away
    Fairway Market
    0.7 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.9 miles away
    Paramus Food Center
    1.5 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.7 miles away

    Transportation

    Oradell
    1.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Paramus Rd at Midland Ave
    1.5 miles away
    Paramus Rd at Bona Ln (403S)
    1.5 miles away
    Paramus Rd at Victoria Ave
    1.6 miles away
    Paramus Rd at Clauss Ave
    1.6 miles away
    Paramus Rd at East Ridgewood Avenue
    1.6 miles away

    Banks

    Capital One
    0.6 miles away
    Valley National Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Chase
    0.9 miles away
    Fidelity Investments
    0.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    New Bridge Medical Center
    0.1 miles away
    The Valley Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley
    3.0 miles away
    Valley Pediatric Associates
    3.4 miles away
    Hackensack University Medical Center
    5.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away
    CVS
    3.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.0 miles away
    Town & Country Apothecary
    3.2 miles away
    Ho-Ho-Kus Pharmacy
    3.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Paramus Park Dental
    0.4 miles away
    Dental Health 360
    0.6 miles away
    Dzemaludin Harba Family Dentistry
    1.5 miles away
    Kurpis Center for Advanced Dentistry
    2.7 miles away
    Pediatric Dental Associates
    2.9 miles away

    Parks

    Reid Park
    0.5 miles away
    Petruska Park
    0.6 miles away
    Constitution Grove Park
    0.8 miles away
    Oradell Swim Club
    0.9 miles away
    Doug Parcells Athletic Complex
    1.0 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Midland Park Christian Reformed Church
    4.4 miles away
    Abyssinian Baptist Church
    11.8 miles away
    Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
    12.0 miles away
    Congregation Sherith Israel
    13.5 miles away
    Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
    13.7 miles away

    Shopping

    Paramus Park
    0.2 miles away
    Fashion Center Mall
    0.7 miles away
    Westfield Garden State Plaza
    2.8 miles away
    Paramus Place Shopping Center
    2.9 miles away
    The Shops at Riverside
    4.0 miles away

    Culture

    Thomas Kinkade
    0.4 miles away
    Opus One
    3.2 miles away
    The Ridgewood Art Institute
    3.4 miles away
    The Oval
    5.0 miles away
    The Hamilton Club
    6.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Bonefish Grill
    0.2 miles away
    Anthony Francos
    0.5 miles away
    Tom Sawyer Diner
    0.6 miles away
    Mangiamo Pizza
    0.6 miles away
    Eons
    0.6 miles away

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