The North Ward Center provides adult day care in Newark, NJ, with daytime support rather than an overnight stay. Participants can use the center’s health, therapeutic, recreational and social services during the day, while continuing to live outside the center.
The center has 120 beds and has served the community since 1970. Its wellness program brings together primary healthcare, preventative healthcare, therapeutic services, recreational services and social services, allowing participants to receive several kinds of support during their time there.
Transportation is available, and the adult medical day program provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch. With a Walk Score of 81, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and someone who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. The North Ward Center may be a good fit for someone who needs daytime health and social support while continuing to live outside the center. Ms. Rosangela Petinati serves as the administrator.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
120Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The North Ward Center is legally operated by The North Ward Center, Inc., and administered by Ms. Rosangela Petinati.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Carolyn Granato, Emil Garruto, Mr . Fred Trenk, Mary Velez, Ms . Tara Brown
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.
The figures below cover inspections recorded between August 17, 2021 and August 17, 2026.
We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.
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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 20.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (0 vs. NJ avg 20).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 9.0 | This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 0 | 22.0 | This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (0 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 100% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 0% | 244% | This facility has 244 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey nursing home (0% vs. NJ avg 244%).↓ 244% better |
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Routine inspections
Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint.
| 0 | 4.0 | This facility has had 100% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (0 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
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Complaint inspections
On-site inspections triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 1 | 3.0 | This facility has had 67% fewer complaint inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newark's city center to The North Ward Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The North Ward Center is located in Newark, New Jersey.
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The North Ward Center has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NJ state health department records, The North Ward Center's license number is YG153X.
According to NJ state health department records, The North Ward Center's license expires on September 30, 2027.
No, The North Ward Center has a no-pet policy.
The team at The North Ward Center can be reached at info@northwardcenter.org.
The North Ward Center is registered as a non-profit in NJ.
Ms. Rosangela Petinati is the administrator of The North Ward Center.
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