Emerson Health Care Center
Emerson, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315360) · 155 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (201) 265-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerson Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, though its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Emerson Health Care Center in this data. The facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 29.7%.
Emerson Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program status was indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Emerson Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Emerson, Bergen County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since 1997, with 155 certified beds and an average of 141.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emerson Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measures (QM) rating, and a 1-star staffing rating — the lowest possible staffing score, indicating this component pulls down the otherwise strong performance in inspections and quality measures.
Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.7%. Total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day were not provided in the available data; families should confirm current staffing figures directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided. There is no record of a change in ownership in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation was listed in this data.
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?
Emerson Health Care Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours and RN hours per resident per day were not reported in this data; the facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 29.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Emerson Health Care Center has 155 certified beds with an average of 141.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Emerson scores 5, 5, 1, and 5 respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 2012653700 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 2012653700 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315360?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.