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HomeNew JerseyAristacare at Parkside

Aristacare at Parkside

400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 070369088623399WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(200 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
240
certified

How Aristacare at Parkside Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.35 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.4%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.85.
Reported RN time is 0.35 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.68.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 18, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Union County 65+
83,680
14.6% of county
County Population
572,079
Union County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Aristacare at Parkside is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Linden, New Jersey with 240 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
240
Avg Residents/Day
198.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 24, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Union
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Jan 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0711Minimal Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Dec 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.31 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.21 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.4%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LINDEN GARDEN ESTATES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
TESDARS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
COHEN, CHAYA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
GREENBERGER, SIDNEY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
KLEIN, ZVI5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
LEVIN, CHAIMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
PILEK, JOHNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Aristacare at Parkside and nearby alternatives.

All New Jersey facilities
Aristacare at Parkside
Linden, NJCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Rahway, NJ1.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $11,175
Care Connection Rahway
Rahway, NJ2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, NJ2.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center
Elizabeth, NJ2.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, NJ3.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Cranford Park Care
Cranford, NJ3.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Aristacare at Parkside
Linden, NJ · Current facility
—3/52/53/5None recorded
Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Rahway, NJ
1.6 mi4/53/52/5$11,175
Care Connection Rahway
Rahway, NJ
2.4 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, NJ
2.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center
Elizabeth, NJ
2.6 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, NJ
3.0 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Cranford Park Care
Cranford, NJ
3.2 mi2/52/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Aristacare at Parkside?▾
Aristacare at Parkside has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Aristacare at Parkside cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Aristacare at Parkside participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Aristacare at Parkside had any health inspection violations?▾
Aristacare at Parkside had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Aristacare at Parkside?▾
Aristacare at Parkside provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.31 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.4%.
How many beds does Aristacare at Parkside have?▾
Aristacare at Parkside has 240 certified beds with an average of 198.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Aristacare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Aristacare at Parkside?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Aristacare at Parkside?▾
On Google Maps, Aristacare at Parkside has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 200 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Aristacare

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