Nursing Home · Emerson, NJ
100 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, NJ 07630
Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 155 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Emerson Health Care Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public Google reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Emerson Health Care Center receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the dedicated therapy teams and compassionate nursing staff, while others report serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and understaffing. While many long-term residents and rehab patients report excellent outcomes and personalized care, a recurring pattern of negative feedback highlights issues with responsiveness and the quality of care during off-hours.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
A large majority of reviewers specifically name and praise nurses and therapists for their professionalism and kindness.
Many families report excellent updates from staff, though some report frustration with discharge coordination.
Most reviewers describe the facility as spotless and well-maintained, though one reviewer noted leaks and mold.
Multiple reviewers describe meals as inedible, cold, or lacking in nutritional consideration for diabetics.
Reviewers frequently mention that residents are kept active and engaged through various social activities.
While some praise timely medication, others report serious concerns regarding medical errors and poor management.
Families of memory care residents consistently report high satisfaction with the specialized care provided on the 2-North unit.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 198 analyzed
This facility responds to some reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy team was truly outstanding. From day one, they approached her recovery with skill, patience, and encouragement.”
“The nurses and aides take good solid care of their patients. They are attentive, thorough, respectful and lighthearted.”
“My father contracted several more health problems here. They gave short notice for discharge, giving no guidance for what to do next. Poor care for diabetics.”
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Emerson Health Care Center shows a concerning pattern of repeated building safety violations, with exit door problems found in both 2025 and 2023 surveys, suggesting persistent maintenance issues. The facility has faced deficiencies primarily in fire safety systems, emergency exits, and care planning across three surveys. While all violations have correction dates, the recurring nature of safety problems warrants careful consideration during your visit.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emerson Health Care Center
for profit
Owners
Barry Hollander 2017 Qualified Stock Tr
Owner · Organization
Bypass Trust U/w/o Herman Menche
Owner · Organization
David Hollander 2017 Qualified Stock Tr
Owner · Organization
Morris Schnitzer Gts Tr Fbo Helen Guz
Owner · Organization
The Credit Shelter Trust Fbo Olga Rosenson
Owner · Organization
Franklin H. Julie, Trustee Jule Kessler Llp
Owner · Organization
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