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Aristacare At Parkside
400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Aristacare At Parkside is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Linden, New Jersey, certified for 240 beds and caring for about 199 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 8, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 9.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 35.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Union Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.6 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.4% | 33.0% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2025, 18 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×14 E ×6 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 14 Dec 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2021 |
| 14 Dec 2020 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2021 |
| 14 Dec 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2021 |
| 14 Dec 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2021 |
| 14 Dec 2020 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | B | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.4%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.7% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.0% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Linden Garden Estates. Chain: Aristacare (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Garden Estates | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2017 |
| Tesdars LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Union County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Norwood Terrace | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cranford | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Complete Care At Plainfield LLC | Plainfield | 106 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Complete Care At Woodlands | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rahway | 122 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.0 | $11K | 6 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Heights | 130 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 16.2 | $103K | 21 Jan 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Union County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aristacare At Parkside been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Aristacare At Parkside been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aristacare At Parkside compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aristacare At Parkside?
It is part of the Aristacare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Linden Garden Estates and Tesdars LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aristacare At Parkside last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.