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Emerson Health Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Emerson, NJ

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100 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, NJ 07630 View map

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Emerson Health Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Emerson Health Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Emerson Health Care Center

Emerson Health Care Center is a 155-bed nursing home on Kinderkamack Road in Emerson, New Jersey. Managed by administrator Marta Santiago and operated by Emerson Convalescent Center, Inc., the Bergen County facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the property features a walkability score of 62 out of 100, which means the neighborhood is moderately pedestrian-friendly, with some errands reachable on foot and others requiring a short drive.

A typical stay here lasts around 71 days, and the building functions at an 84 percent occupancy level. This shorter timeframe highlights a dedication to short-term post-acute rehabilitation and recovery rather than long-term stays. To cover these medical needs, 24-hour staffing provides an average of 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, including 45 minutes from registered nurses and 2 hours and 31 minutes from nurse aides. This setup coordinates general short-term rehab, respite, memory care, and specialty programs for cardiac, pulmonary, stroke, and orthopedic conditions.

Historical enforcement checks from the New Jersey Department of Health reveal past issues with staffing metrics, life safety systems, care planning, and infection control, followed by steady progress toward compliance. Looking at the long-term data tracking for the building, the center holds an overall citations-per-inspection rate of zero, with recent reviews reporting no deficiencies.

families evaluating area nursing options or short-term therapy placements can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a moderately walkable suburban campus that provides a dedicated memory care unit and higher daily nursing hours, balanced against completed fixes in historical staffing and safety charting.

Facility Direct Line (201) 265-3700 info@emersonhealthusa.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 10m per day

vs avg

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +36% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	45m per day	▲ 9% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	43m per day	▼ 24% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 25m per day	▲ 8% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 28m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	8m per day	▲ 36% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	27m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

71 days

155-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 62 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

84%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

130 / 155

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

US News & World Report Best Short-Term Rehabilitation 2021-22

US News & World Report Best Long-Term Rehabilitation 2021-22

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationAugust 31, 2026

License Number60202

CMS Certification Number315360

AccreditationsMedicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility

Emerson Health Care Center is administered by Ms. Marta Santiago.

Owner NameEmerson Convalescent Center, Inc

Officers

Alan Aronson, David Hollander, Dora Bergstein, Dorothy Prager, Eugene Schwartz, Faye Hollander, Gitty Friedman, Herman Menche, Irving Kruger, Kahan Trust Mendel & Sherry, Leo Rosenson, Mark Kamin, Martha Weiss, Morris Schnitzer, Mosh Piller, Rose Frances Hassan, Sylvia Klein

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 25 deficiencies 15 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	25	18	This facility has 39% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (25 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 39% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	4.2	3	This facility has 40% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4.2 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 40% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.7	2	This facility has 15% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 15% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	15	9	This facility has 67% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (15 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 67% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	12	22	This facility has 45% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (12 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 45% better
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	80%	244%	This facility has 164 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (80% vs. NJ avg 244%).↓ 164% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, involved privacy practices and found no deficiencies or complaints.
The March 5, 2025 inspection cited eight deficiencies including staffing shortages, fire safety violations, and unsecured electrical panels.
A May 2, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 2

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Feb 2023

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

2.5

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

5 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 5 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 13, 2023

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 13, 2023

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 16, 2021

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 16, 2021

Corrected

Total staff 162

Employees 147

Contractors 15

Staff to resident ratio 1.25 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 93

Average shift 7.8 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 66,991

Nursing staff breakdown

7.7 hours

7.8 hours

8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

3,658 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 11 Medical Director: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	53	11	64	31,577	92	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	25	0	25	9,246	92	100%	7.8
Registered Nurse	24	0	24	8,754	92	100%	7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	15	0	15	5,118	92	100%	7.5
Physical Therapist	9	0	9	4,231	92	100%	7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	1,773	78	85%	7.8
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	1,178	81	88%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	1,048	66	72%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	540	67	73%	8.1
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	501	77	84%	6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	429	54	59%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	319	64	70%	5
Medical Director	0	3	3	117	39	42%	3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	58	8	9%	7.3

64 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

25 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

24 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

15 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

9 Physical Therapist

% of Days 100%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 85%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 88%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 72%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 73%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 72%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 72%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 71%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 84%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 59%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 70%

3 Medical Director

% of Days 42%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 9%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 4.5

35% better than State average

State average: 6.8

Functional decline score 5.9

52% better than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.9%

51% better than State average

State average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 8.6%

22% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 4.2%

74% better than State average

State average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%

28% worse than State average

State average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.7%

22% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 5.8%

499% worse than State average

State average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 0.9%

82% better than State average

State average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 1.2%

89% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 11.1%

In line with State average

State average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.0%

6% better than State average

State average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 97.1%

In line with State average

State average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.83

60% better than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.35

69% better than State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 69.5%

12% worse than State average

State average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

22% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 62.8%

22% worse than State average

State average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 23.2%

9% better than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 5.5%

33% better than State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.3%

58% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 50.9%

5% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 54.4%

7% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

89% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 13 days

Private pay

9% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 130

Medicare

26.2% of residents

Medicaid

29.2% of residents

Private pay or other

44.6% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Emerson Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 82.4% ↓ 2.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $1.4M ↓ ~$18.9K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $11.9M ↑ ~$505.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin 7.3% ↓ 0.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	84.9%	86.8%	89.9%	90.1%	89.1%	90.0%	86.4%	87.9%	87.5%	71.6%	82.2%	85.1%	82.4%
Beds	155	155	155	155	155	155	155	155	155	155	155	155	155
Net Income	$1,230,593	$1,269,420	$2,169,333	$1,583,237	$2,022,174	$2,301,094	$1,396,576	$1,432,408	$1,963,663	$1,469,667	$2,706,737	$1,401,830	$1,380,156
Gross Revenue	$14,748,575	$15,632,185	$17,272,543	$19,392,364	$18,852,774	$18,829,936	$18,936,442	$19,136,687	$19,478,843	$17,246,852	$18,641,451	$20,135,988	$21,064,611
Operating Expenses	$12,336,009	$12,606,797	$12,882,906	$14,045,269	$14,556,035	$14,648,408	$14,612,215	$14,229,128	$15,123,481	$15,323,109	$15,969,177	$16,756,996	$17,439,229
Net Patient Income	$1,130,624	$1,201,722	$2,076,444	$1,423,322	$1,858,332	$2,089,549	$1,253,026	$1,208,032	$1,793,982	$413,820	$968,285	$1,382,585	$1,363,687
Net Patient Revenue	$13,466,633	$13,808,519	$14,959,350	$15,468,591	$16,414,367	$16,737,957	$15,865,241	$15,437,160	$16,917,463	$15,736,929	$16,937,462	$18,139,581	$18,802,916
Payroll Costs	$8,050,839	$7,477,114	$7,576,930	$8,188,660	$8,286,250	$8,877,214	$9,882,937	$9,964,570	$9,718,828	$10,303,640	$10,931,978	$11,389,011	$11,894,897
Operating Margin %	8.4%	8.7%	13.9%	9.2%	11.3%	12.5%	7.9%	7.8%	10.6%	2.6%	5.7%	7.6%	7.3%
Medicare %	10.9%	13.8%	13.6%	16.4%	16.0%	13.1%	15.9%	15.8%	15.3%	16.5%	13.3%	14.9%	16.9%
Medicaid %	64.1%	62.2%	61.0%	59.4%	55.4%	60.3%	50.4%	48.3%	46.4%	43.2%	52.3%	43.7%	41.2%
Private %	25.0%	23.9%	25.5%	24.2%	28.7%	26.6%	33.7%	35.9%	38.4%	40.4%	34.4%	41.5%	41.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$280	$280	$294	$304	$326	$328	$325	$310	$342	$388	$364	$377	$403
Cost/Day	$257	$256	$253	$276	$289	$287	$299	$286	$306	$377	$343	$348	$374
Avg Length of Stay	191.3 days	113.5 days	157.4 days	144.4 days	112.2 days	104.4 days	77.4 days	82.1 days	74.1 days	72.9 days	81.6 days	83.0 days	71.0 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$18.8M

Net patient income

$1.4M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$18.8M

Net patient income

$1.4M

Other income

$16.5K

Payroll costs

$11.9M 63.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.5M

Total costs

$17.4M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (89% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 13 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 89%

Private pay 9%

Medicaid 3%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%

Private pay 53%

Medicaid 4%

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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.


Emerson Health Care Center	NH HC MC NC RC	Emerson	-	155	-	62	-
Fellowship Village	NH AL HC IL MC	Basking Ridge	-	67	-	25	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Complete Care at Chestnut Hill	NH HC NC PC RC	Passaic	-	111	-	86	Private Suites / Semi-Private Suites
Job Haines Home	NH AL HC NC RC	Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue)	-	40	-	85	Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough	NH	Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough)	-	129	A+	49	-

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Who is the owner of Emerson Health Care Center?

Emerson Health Care Center is legally operated by Emerson Convalescent Center, Inc., and administered by Ms. MARTA SANTIAGO.

Is Emerson Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Emerson Health Care Center has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Emerson Health Care Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Emerson Health Care Center's license number is 60202.

When does Emerson Health Care Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Emerson Health Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Emerson Health Care Center?

Emerson Health Care Center's occupancy is 84%.

Does Emerson Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Emerson Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Emerson Health Care Center?

Ms. MARTA SANTIAGO is the administrator of Emerson Health Care Center.

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Emerson Health Care Center

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

64 Certified Nursing Assistant

25 Licensed Practical Nurse

24 Registered Nurse

15 Other Dietary Services Staff

9 Physical Therapist

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Dietitian

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Qualified Social Worker

3 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Discharges

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