Government Medicare Medicaid

NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS

1 VETERANS DRIVE, Paramus, NJ 07652

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
336 Certified Beds
100 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

Official Government Ratings

Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

Resident & Family Councils Active

Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.49%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 18.51%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.43%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 24.1%

Lower is better

How NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS Compares

NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS is a 336-bed government-owned nursing facility in Paramus, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.4%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 336 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Paramus, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. New Jersey average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (46% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (50% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.7%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — better than the New Jersey average of 25.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS with other nursing homes in Paramus.

What keeps NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.5% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 336 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME AT PARAMUS's rating advantage in Paramus?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

The Senior Community Around Paramus

Paramus sits in Bergen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
161,217 (17.3%)
Median age
41.9 years
Median household income
$104,623
Median home value
$477,400

Demographics for Bergen County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Paramus.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 315346
County Bergen
Total Beds 336
Occupied Beds 207
Occupancy Rate 62%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

1 VETERANS DRIVE, Paramus, NJ 07652

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All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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