Fritz Reuter Altenheim
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · North Bergen, NJ

Fritz Reuter Altenheim

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · North Bergen, NJ

Overview of Fritz Reuter Altenheim

A three-story senior living community at 3161 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in North Bergen is Fritz Reuter Altenheim. It provides six care levels: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, and respite care. The building sits in a really walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 93), where daily errands and services are accessible without a car.

The facility accommodates seniors across an array of needs, whether seeking an independent lifestyle, help with daily activities, specialized memory care, or skilled nursing services. Occupants benefit from the location’s strong connectivity to nearby shopping and services, making it convenient for everyday needs and outings. If residents’ needs shift over time, the home structure allows for aging in place with multiple care levels.

For more detailed data about specific services, amenities, programs, or pricing, it’s encouraged that interested residents and families directly contact the facility.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #25 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 629 homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from North Bergen's city center to Fritz Reuter Altenheim's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.46 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai West)

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care):
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Jersey City (Greenville)
183
Facility 183
NJ AVG 125
Rank #77 / 560
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #201 / 478
+12%
3.29
Facility 3.29
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #215 / 284
-71%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #62 / 286
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #56 / 286
-152-
80
Facility 80
NJ AVG 48
Rank #91 / 629
Robert Smolin
$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #125 / 257
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #148 / 257
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #198 / 257
315083
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Jersey City (Hamilton Park)
260
Facility 260
NJ AVG 125
Rank #20 / 560
64.6%
Facility 64.6%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #364 / 478
-13%
4.08
Facility 4.08
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #65 / 284
+58%+5%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #134 / 286
3.2
Facility 3.2
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #51 / 286
-168-
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 48
Rank #34 / 629
Hpo LLC
$22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #52 / 257
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #251 / 257
8.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 8.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #254 / 257
315300
Harbour View Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
North Bergen
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 125
Rank #485 / 560
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #28 / 478
+28%
5.90
Facility 5.90
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #9 / 284
+29%+52%
$28.7k
Facility $28.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #214 / 287
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #119 / 286
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 286
157-
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 48
Rank #25 / 629
Yedidya Danziger
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #243 / 257
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #204 / 257
72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #17 / 257
315525
Optima Care Harborview
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Jersey City (The Heights)
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 125
Rank #78 / 560
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #313 / 478
-5%
3.79
Facility 3.79
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #107 / 284
-28%-2%
$13.7k
Facility $13.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #185 / 287
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 286
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #108 / 286
-128-
92
Facility 92
NJ AVG 48
Rank #28 / 629
Eric Mendel
$17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #124 / 257
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #243 / 257
17.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 17.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #245 / 257
315310

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Jersey

Fritz Reuter Altenheim is located in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fritz Reuter Altenheim

Is Fritz Reuter Altenheim in a walkable area?

Fritz Reuter Altenheim has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Fritz Reuter Altenheim?

Yes, Fritz Reuter Altenheim allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Fritz Reuter Altenheim?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Fritz Reuter Altenheim in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Fritz Reuter Altenheim?

Fritz Reuter Altenheim is located at 3161 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047.

What is the phone number of Fritz Reuter Altenheim?

(201) 867-3585 will put you in contact with the team at Fritz Reuter Altenheim.

Is Fritz Reuter Altenheim Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Fritz Reuter Altenheim is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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