Aristacare at Parkside

Nursing Home · Linden, NJ

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315200

Contact & location

400 W Stimpson Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
Union County
Phone
(908) 862-3399
ZIP code
07036 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
240
Residents per day
198.5 (83% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Linden Garden Estates
Chain
Aristacare (9 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
February 24, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.54 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.35 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.88 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.31 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.21 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
35.4 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 21 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-27 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 · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-06-26
2025-03-12 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 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 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 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-12 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2023-01-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-18 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-18 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-18 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-18 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-20
2023-01-18 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-15
2020-12-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-01-05
2020-12-14 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-01-05
2020-12-14 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-01-05
2020-12-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-01-05
2020-12-14 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2021-01-05

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
Cohen, Chaya (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Greenberger, Sidney (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Klein, Zvi (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Linden Garden Estates (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Tesdars LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Levin, Chaim (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Pilek, John (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Aristacare at Parkside?

Aristacare at Parkside has a 3-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 Aristacare at Parkside have?

It has 240 certified beds and cares for about 199 residents per day.

Has Aristacare at Parkside been fined?

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

Who owns Aristacare at Parkside?

It is part of Aristacare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Aristacare at Parkside?

(908) 862-3399. The facility is located at 400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036.

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