Skilled nursing · Edison, NJ

Roosevelt Care Center

118 PARSONAGE ROAD, Edison, NJ 08837

3 / 5CMS 180 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Roosevelt Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 57 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.7 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 8.0 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.78 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 34 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Stable nursing staff

This

34.9%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.78

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.62

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

34%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

23%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

8.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$27,360 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315039

OwnershipGovernment - County

ChainIndependent

Beds180

Avg residents168

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 17.1% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 35% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Roosevelt Care Center?

Roosevelt Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Roosevelt Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $27,360 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Roosevelt Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Roosevelt Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

14.7 percent of long-stay residents at Roosevelt Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 8.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Roosevelt Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Roosevelt Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 57 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Roosevelt Care Center?

Roosevelt Care Center is located at 118 PARSONAGE ROAD, Edison, NJ 08837. Phone: (732) 321-6800. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Roosevelt Care Center a special focus facility?

Roosevelt Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $27,360 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Roosevelt Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Roosevelt Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Roosevelt Care Center compare to other Edison skilled nursing facilities?

Roosevelt Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 57. Browse the full Edison directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Roosevelt Care Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Roosevelt Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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