New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland

524 North West Blvd · Vineland, NJ · 08360 · 8564054207

300 certified beds Government - State

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 51
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 88
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.083.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.820.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.11≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year31%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F August 30, 2024

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

    Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 7, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 7, 2023

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 7, 2023

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 7, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E January 7, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected February 6, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315496 · certified since May 1, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.