NE Bergen News

In the fourth quarter of 2023, N. J. Veterans Mem Home Paramus stood out as the second largest nursing home in Bergen County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 336 beds available, 166 more than the average in Bergen County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 190.4 residents during that period.

N. J. Veterans Mem Home Paramus boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.2 recorded for nursing homes in New Jersey.

During the quarter, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Bergen County, with 574 beds available. Christian Health Care Center came in third place, with 298 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, N. J. Veterans Mem Home Paramus achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there was one public nursing home in Bergen County, New Jersey.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Rank	Nursing Home	Overall Rating
1	Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	2
2	N. J. Veterans Mem Home Paramus	5
3	Christian Health Care Center	4
4	Alaris Health at the Chateau	4
5	The Buckingham at Norwood	2
6	Careone at New Milford	1
7	Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	3
8	Atrium Post Acute Care of Park Ridge	5
9	Complete Care at Prospect Heights, LLC	5
10	Jewish Home at Rockleigh	4
10	Complete Care at Regent, LLC	4
12	Maple Glen Center	4
13	Emerson Health Care Center	5
14	Careone at Oradell	2
15	Careone at Teaneck	5
15	Careone at Wellington	2
17	Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Maywood	4
17	Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	3
19	Woodcliff Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center	5
20	Careone at Cresskill	4
21	Careone at Ridgewood Avenue	5
22	The Actors Fund Home	5
22	Family of Caring at Teaneck	2
24	Careone at Valley	5
25	Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood	4
25	Dellridge Health and Rehabilitation Center	4
27	Ridgewood Center	2
28	Family of Caring Healthcare at Tenafly, LLC	5
29	Complete Care at Inglemoor, LLC	1