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.
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.
Emerson Health Care Center is administered by Ms. Marta Santiago.
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
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 13 | 18 | This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (13 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.0 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (1 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 13 | 9 | This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (13 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 12 | 22 | This facility has 45% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 45% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 92% | 244% | This facility has 152 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey nursing home (92% vs. NJ avg 244%).↓ 152% better |
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Routine inspections
| 11 | 4 | This facility has had 175% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (11 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 175% more |
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Complaint investigations
| 2 | 3 | This facility has had 33% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State average 4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2023
State average 20.9
State average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,658 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
89% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
9% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Emerson Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Emerson's city center to Emerson Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Job Haines Home | NH AL HC RC SNF | Bloomfield | 40
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40
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#529 / 560 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#15 / 478 | +31% | 6.31
Facility
6.31
NJ AVG
3.88
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#3 / 284 | -2% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
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#1 / 287 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
20.9
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#7 / 286 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
NJ AVG
5.3
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#4 / 286 | - | 39 | - |
85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#62 / 629 | Noreen Haveron | $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#205 / 257 | $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#32 / 257 | 105.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
105.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#6 / 257 | 315392 | ||||
| Fellowship Village | NH AL HC HOS IL MC SNF | Basking Ridge | 67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#470 / 560 |
86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#150 / 478 | +16% | 5.83
Facility
5.83
NJ AVG
3.88
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#10 / 284 | +57% | +50% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
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#1 / 287 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
20.9
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#1 / 286 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
5.3
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#1 / 286 | - | 58 | - |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#477 / 629 | Brian Lawrence | $51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#3 / 257 | $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#6 / 257 | 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#197 / 257 | 315356 | ||||
| Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills) | 234
Facility
234
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#36 / 560 |
84.6%
Facility
84.6%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#181 / 478 | +14% | 3.49
Facility
3.49
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#174 / 284 | -31% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 287 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#48 / 286 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#22 / 286 | - | 198 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#532 / 629 | Bartley Operator Holdco LLC | $28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#21 / 257 | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#49 / 257 | 37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#216 / 257 | 315288 | ||||
| Preferred Care At Wall | NH HOS RC SNF | Allenwood | 135
Facility
135
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#181 / 560 |
90.4%
Facility
90.4%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#90 / 478 | +21% | 3.71
Facility
3.71
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#132 / 284 | -72% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 287 | 11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#42 / 286 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#34 / 286 | - | 122 | - |
2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#627 / 629 | Preferred Care Holdings,LLC | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#96 / 257 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#166 / 257 | 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#217 / 257 | 315397 | ||||
| Emerson Health Care Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Emerson | 155
Facility
155
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#133 / 560 |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#190 / 478 | +13% | 4.16
Facility
4.16
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#58 / 284 | +60% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 287 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#10 / 286 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#26 / 286 | - | 130 | - |
62
Facility
62
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#212 / 629 | Olga Rosenson | $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.8M
Rank
#87 / 257 | $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#38 / 257 | 63.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#33 / 257 | 315360 |
Emerson Health Care Center is legally operated by Emerson Convalescent Center, Inc., and administered by Ms. MARTA SANTIAGO.
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.
According to NJ state health department records, Emerson Health Care Center's license number is 60202.
According to NJ state health department records, Emerson Health Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.
Emerson Health Care Center's occupancy is 84%.
No, Emerson Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Emerson Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.
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