What is the average nursing home staffing level in Jersey City?

Jersey City nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.54 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.80 RN HPRD. The New Jersey state average is 4.05 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.

How do I choose a nursing home in Jersey City?

Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.

Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Jersey City?

Yes — New Jersey Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for New Jersey-specific limits and the look-back period.

CMS PBJ Data · 2026

Jersey City, NJ Nursing Home Staffing

5 facilities · City avg 3.54 HPRD · 0 rated 5 stars

Facilities

3.54

Avg Total HPRD

0.80

Avg RN HPRD

0/5

5-Star Rated

Benchmarks: New Jersey avg 4.05 total HPRD / 0.82 RN · National avg 3.89 total / 0.69 RN · Federal minimum 3.48 total / 0.55 RN

All Nursing Homes in Jersey City

Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.

ACCLAIM REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

JERSEY CITY, NJ · For profit

4★

2★

3.05

0.35

ALARIS HEALTH AT HAMILTON PARK

JERSEY CITY, NJ · For profit

4★

3★

3.64

0.72

PEACE CARE ST JOSEPH'S

JERSEY CITY, NJ · Non profit

4★

4★

4.05

1.09

⚠ 24 CMS fines on record

View staffing detail

OPTIMA CARE HARBORVIEW

JERSEY CITY, NJ · For profit

3★

2★

3.04

0.78

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

View staffing detail

PEACE CARE ST ANN'S

JERSEY CITY, NJ · Non profit

2★

4★

3.91

1.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing home staffing level in Jersey City?: Jersey City nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.54 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.80 RN HPRD. The New Jersey state average is 4.05 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
How do I choose a nursing home in Jersey City?: Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Jersey City?: Yes — New Jersey Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for New Jersey-specific limits and the look-back period.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.