Aristacare At Parkside
Linden, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315200) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 862-3399 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aristacare At Parkside has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Aristacare At Parkside reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.4% and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Aristacare At Parkside has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Aristacare At Parkside is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Linden, Union County, New Jersey, certified for 240 beds with an average of 198.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1984-02-24.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aristacare At Parkside holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection - 2 stars, Quality Measures - 5 stars, and Staffing - 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.53850 hours per resident per day, including 0.34747 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Aristacare At Parkside is part of the Aristacare chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aristacare At Parkside has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53850 hours per resident per day, including 0.34747 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 35.4% and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 240 beds and has an average daily census of 198.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company that is part of the Aristacare chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 24, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively on those components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9088623399 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9088623399 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315200?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.