Nursing Home

Emerson Health Care Center

Overview of Emerson Health Care Center
Emerson Health and Rehabilitation Center is a family-owned senior citizen facility located in Emerson, NJ. It provides both long-term residential care and short-term subacute rehabilitation and therapy. The center is recognized for its high-quality nursing care and rehabilitation services.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 10m per day

This home provides 7% more nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 155

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 83.9%
Residents per day (avg) 134
Occupancy rate
83.9%
Residents per day (avg)
134

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$21.1M
Profit
$1.4M
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$21,081,080.00
Profit
$1,380,156.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.8M
46.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.9M
Total costs $19.7M
Bed community size
155-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
130 / 155
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Status Active
Expiration August 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 60202
CMS Certification Number: 315360
Accreditations: Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility
Awards: US News & World Report Best Short-Term Rehabilitation 2021-22, US News & World Report Best Long-Term Rehabilitation 2021-22

Ownership & operating entity

Emerson Health Care Center is administrated by Ms. MARTA SANTIAGO.

Owner name: EMERSON CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

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

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Memory Care Center, Hospice Care, Respite Care
Operating Hours
Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Pricing & Financial Information

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

15 visits/inspections

Results

12 with citations

0 without citations

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date:November 19, 2025

20 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Feb 2023

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
2.5

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 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

5 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 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

Compare Nursing Homes around New Jersey

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

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NJ 07630
155
-
ROSENSON, OLGA
82.4%
$21,064,611.00
$9,823,513.00
46.6%
134.00
5/5
4.1601
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
5
-
+44%
+7%
+7%
-
Peace Care St. Ann‘s
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Jersey City (Greenville)
120
86
PEACE CARE INC
90.8%
$21,678,116.00
$7,196,377.00
33.2%
111.10
5/5
4.0717
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
12
-
+184%
+5%
+18%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Jersey City (Journal Square)
139
97
CHESTER, ERNEST
77.0%
$19,379,385.00
$8,013,894.00
41.4%
130.80
3/5
4.0441
3/5
4/5
4/5
32
15
1
+142%
+4%
0%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NJ 08854
124
-
-
39.0%
$12,168,906.00
$3,599,583.00
29.6%
99.00
1/5
4.0972
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
34
3
-14%
+6%
-49%
-
Active Day Adult Services
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NJ 08872
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 0.3 miles from city center

Address Emerson, NJ 07630

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

168
Total Staff
149
Employees
19
Contractors
64,119
Total Hours (Quarter)
90
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse268.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant697.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
118 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
23 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
16 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.9%
of total hours from contractors
4,429 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15 Medical Director: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant54156929,86891100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse2602610,17191100%8.3
Registered Nurse230237,82091100%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff150155,18091100%7.4
Physical Therapist9093,61691100%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,9207987%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide3031,1018088%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker3031,0086571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3035257987%6.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014225358%8
Qualified Social Worker2023176369%5
Speech Language Pathologist1013154347%7.3
Dietitian1011441820%8
Medical Director0331053538%3
Occupational Therapy Assistant01156910%6.2

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
130 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
34 residents (26.2%)
Medicaid
38 residents (29.2%)
Private pay or other
58 residents (44.6%)
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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.5
35% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 5.9
52% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.9%
51% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.6%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 4.2%
74% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
28% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.8%
499% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.9%
82% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
89% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.1%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 69.5%
12% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.8%
22% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

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

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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