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New Jersey at a Glance
National Safety StandingRank #19 of 51
348Total Homes
126Serious Deficiencies
305Infection-Related Deficiencies
$12Min Penalties
8Payment Suspensions
0.68Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day
Resident Protection Strength
State OversightStrong
Staffing RequirementsStrong
Penalties for ViolationsModerate
Access to Legal HelpStrong
The Department of Health licenses and inspects New Jersey nursing homes and runs a statewide complaint hotline.
Licenses and inspects New Jersey nursing homes
Runs the complaint hotline: 1-800-792-9770
Residents’ rights law appears at N.J.S.A. 30:13-1 et seq.
Families may be able to sue a New Jersey nursing home when poor care caused injury or death. New Jersey’s residents’ rights law lets residents sue facilities for violations, with attorney’s fees available.
Common claims include:
Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.
New Jersey has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.
Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in New Jersey can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.
Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.