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132 Evergreen Rd Edison, NJ 08818 · Middlesex County

(732) 452-4100

All 6 nursing homes in Edison, NJ (5 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare 328 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 315459 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the New Jersey average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 4 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.84 hours per resident per day at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo, above the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 1.16 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.35 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 18.7% of nursing staff left within a year (New Jersey median 38.1%). That is lower than most homes in New Jersey, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 5.84 hours
Above the New Jersey median of 3.67 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.16 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 5.35 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 18.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 30.6% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds328
Residents per day 189 About 58% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicare
Certified sinceOctober 1999
Legal business nameNEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME MENLO PARK

Paying for care at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo: Medicare and Medicaid

New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 5 other homes in Edison accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in New Jersey.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on September 5, 2025 and found 9 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 21 citations at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo across 2 inspection dates. 4 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on September 8, 2022. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (7) and resident rights (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality" (tag F0658, level L, September 8, 2022).

September 5, 2025 · 9 citations

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

September 8, 2022 · 12 citations, includes immediate jeopardy

LEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

LAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2023)

LProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Immediate jeopardy · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2023)

LPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Immediate jeopardy · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2023)

GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

EEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

EProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on September 8, 2022 under the rule on resident assessment and care planning. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. The home averages about 58% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 4/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.0 mi
    Jfk Medical Center Edison
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 17m for patients treated and sent home
  • 3.5 mi
    Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 58m for patients treated and sent home
  • 4.7 mi
    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 54m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Brighton Gardens of Edison Edison · 1.7 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 30 beds · Medicaid
St Joseph's Home Al & NC Woodbridge · 2.4 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 51 beds · Medicaid
Hartwyck at Oak Tree Edison · 2.7 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Spring Creek Healthcare Center Perth Amboy · 3.1 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 2/5 179 beds · Medicaid

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