The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
SINAI POST-ACUTE NURSING & REHAB CENTER
NEWARK, NJ · Medicare-certified · 430 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall. SINAI POST-ACUTE NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating, with reported nurse staffing at 2.87 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; it also has $329,910 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8678 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $329,910recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8678.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.29
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.1%29.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.8%1.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%6.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%4.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.5%4.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.7%0.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.1%8.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.3%1.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.6%12.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
21%15.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%96.1%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: K
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: K
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: K
The home failed to protect residents from being separated from others or confined to their rooms. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 603 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $329,910 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $329,910 in total fines.
- $329,910
Federal fine
Jul 29, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PARAMOUNT CARE CENTERS · 10 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 392.8 residents on an average day (91% of 430 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.