Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center
65 Jay Street · Newark, NJ · 07103 · 9734836800
430 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Paramount Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $329,910 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$329,910 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.87 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $329,910 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 29, 2024 | Fine | $329,910 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315236 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.