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New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo
132 Evergreen Rd, Edison, NJ 08818
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.
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo is a Government, state nursing home in Edison, New Jersey, certified for 328 beds and caring for about 186 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 0, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 6.4 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 6.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 17.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.4 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 17.0% | 33.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 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: 5 Sep 2025, 16 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: L ×4 G ×1 D ×10 E ×4 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | L | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | L | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2022 |
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 17.0%, RNs 24.2%; 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 | 15.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.3% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo Park.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | Edison | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 56.7 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Complete Care At Madison, LLC | Matawan | 167 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 13.8 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC | Old Bridge | 140 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10.7 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Reformed Church Home | Old Bridge | 108 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7.4 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Roosevelt Care Center | Edison | 180 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 11.1 | $27K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge | Old Bridge | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 8.9 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| St Joseph'S Home Al & Nc, Inc | Woodbridge | 51 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Alameda Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Perth Amboy | 250 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 10.8 | — | 29 Dec 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo?
Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Sep 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.