Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
198 Stevens Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since June 10, 202112 (New Jersey average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 4, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0926. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have policies on smoking.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on April 4, 2025
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0225 2 times since 2021.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on August 24, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2023.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 24, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2023.
Health inspection on June 10, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2021.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on June 10, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2021.
Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2021.
Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (201) 451-9000
- Last standard health inspection
- April 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 183
- Residents per day, on average
- 171.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Newport Garden Group LLC
- Chain
- Excelsior Care Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (12 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LEIFER, JOEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/20/2021
Questions
When was Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since June 10, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.