Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Jersey City, NJ

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number315083

Contact & location

198 Stevens Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Hudson County
Phone
(201) 451-9000
ZIP code
07305 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
183
Residents per day
170.2 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Newport Garden Group LLC
Chain
Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities, avg 2.5★)
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1968
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.05 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.35 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.92 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.78 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.92 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
45.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
46.7 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 15 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-17
2025-04-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-17
2025-04-04 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-17
2025-04-04 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-17
2025-04-04 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-17
2023-08-24 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-24
2023-08-24 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-24
2023-08-24 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-24
2021-06-10 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-21
2021-06-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-21
2021-06-10 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-21
2021-06-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Leifer, Joel (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Stern, Samuel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Smolin, Robert (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?

It has 183 certified beds and cares for about 170 residents per day.

Has Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

It is part of Excelsior Care Group and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

(201) 451-9000. The facility is located at 198 Stevens Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.