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Jfk University Medical Center

An acute care hospital in Edison, New Jersey 08818

65 James Street, Edison, New Jersey 08818. (732) 321-7000.

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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.

The last 24 months 2 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. Every month

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What these words mean3
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

The last inspection on record was on May 8, 2025: a complaint inspection.

2 deficiencies cited in the last three years.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those deficiencies happened

2 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

2 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, as cited

Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

May 8, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency

  • Infection Control Program

    The inspectors’ words, 318 words

    “INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM CFR(s): 482.42(a)(1) The hospital infection prevention and control program, as documented in its policies and procedures, employs methods for preventing and controlling the transmission of infections within the hospital and between the hospital and other institutions and settings; This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 51038 Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure infection prevention measures were taken to prevent the transmission of infection. Findings include: Reference: Center for Disease Control: Guidelines for Isolation Precautions Appendix A: Type and Duration of Precautions Recommended for Selected Infections and Conditions from the Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (2007) stated, “... Meningitis Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal) known or suspected ... droplet and standard precautions until 24 hours after initiation of effective therapy ... Rhinovirus...droplet and standard for the duration of illness ...” On 05/07/2025, Patient (P) 6’s Medical Record (MR) was reviewed and revealed the following: P6 arrived at the ED (Emergency Department) on 03/19/2025 at 12:33 PM via EMS (Emergency Medical Services). On 03/19/25 at 12:34 PM, the Patient Care ED timeline states arrival complaint as “Code Stroke.” P6 was triaged by Staff (S)24 and the Chief Complaint was updated to “Altered Mental Status.” At 12:41 PM, S25 placed orders for blood work which included blood cultures and a Symptomatic Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) (RPP checks for illness or infection in the lung). At 1:08 PM, the blood cultures resulted with Neisseria Meningitidis (a contagious, transmittable infection). At 2:34 PM, the RPP resulted positive with Rhinovirus/Enterovirus. At 3:01 PM, S25 placed orders for Droplet Isolation Precaution. The above findings were confirmed with S4 at the time of discovery during the MR review. S4 confirmed that P1 should have been placed on isolation precautions at the time the orders were placed for the RPP and blood cultures.”

    Rule A0749. Standard-level. From a complaint.

Feb 22, 2024: complaint inspection1 deficiency

  • Rn Supervision Of Nursing Care

    The inspectors’ words, 382 words

    “RN SUPERVISION OF NURSING CARE CFR(s): 482.23(b)(3) A registered nurse must supervise and evaluate the nursing care for each patient. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 41646 Based on staff interview, review of two out of two medical records (Patient #1, #2) of patients using specialty beds, and review of facility policy and procedure, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that specialty percussive beds are utilized in accordance with physician’s orders. Findings include: Facility policy titled, “Nursing Documentation,” (rev 4/2022), states, “...Key Points: ...Document all interventions and reassessment of the interventions and any observable changes in the patient’s general condition, his symptoms and behavior, and ongoing evaluation of the current status of the patient. ...” On 2/14/24 at 10:37 AM, during a tour of the 5 North Unit, in the presence of Staff (S)5 (5 North Assistant Nurse Manager), an interview was conducted with S8, a Registered Nurse (RN), outside of Patient (P) 2’s room. S8 stated that P2 was using a bed for “percussive therapy.” When asked how often the bed was utilized for the patient, he/she stated there was “no order for the frequency. It’s used as needed.” At 2:45 PM, a review of P2’s medical record was conducted with S2 (Quality Improvement Specialist) in the presence of S3 (Director of Patient Care Services), S4 (5 North Nurse Manager) and S5 (5 North Assistant Nurse Manager). A physician order, dated 1/26/24 stated, “Therapeutic Bed Settings...Comments: Use for percussion for 15 minutes every 2 hours.” Upon review, there was no documentation found in the medical record for the use of the percussion therapy bed in accordance with physician orders. At 3:08 PM, S6 (Nurse Educator) confirmed that there was no designated location in the medical record for nursing staff to document on the frequency and use of percussion therapy for percussion therapy beds. These findings were confirmed at the time of discovery. Upon review of P1’s medical record, the following was revealed: A physician order, dated 12/18/23 at 10:11 AM for, “Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)...Comments: With TheraBed 4 x [four times] daily for 20 minutes per session.” The medical record lacked documentation of the use of the percussion therapy bed in accordance with physician orders. These findings were confirmed by S2, S3, S4, and S5 upon discovery.”

    Rule A0395. Standard-level. From a complaint.

All 3 inspections in the last three years
Inspections on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
May 8, 2025Complaint inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 7, 2025Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
Feb 22, 2024Complaint inspection1 deficiency cited

How do patients fare?

  • CMS’s overall for it is 3 of 5.
  • Of the measures behind its , CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 1 better and 0 worse of 7; safety of care, 1 better and 0 worse of 6; readmission, 2 better and 2 worse of 9.
  • Patients rate it 2 of 5 in CMS’s patient survey (2,038 surveys completed, Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 57% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 56% would definitely recommend it.
  • Infections, compared by CMS with the national benchmark (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI), better than the national benchmark; catheter urinary tract infections (CAUTI), no different than national benchmark; surgical site infections after colon surgery, no different than national benchmark; MRSA bloodstream infections, no different than national benchmark; C. diff infections, better than the national benchmark.
  • CMS’s patient safety composite for serious complications, PSI 90, Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2024: no different than the national value.
  • Deaths within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2025): heart attack 12.7%, heart failure 10.9%, pneumonia 15.9%, COPD 6.7%, stroke 9.7%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • Readmissions within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025): heart attack 13.4%, heart failure 22.1%, pneumonia 17%, COPD 19.1%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • After outpatient care, compared by CMS: unplanned hospital visits after a colonoscopy, no different than the national rate; hospital admissions after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; emergency visits after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; unplanned hospital visits after outpatient surgery, no different than expected.
  • Emergency department patients spent a median of 197 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 2% left before being seen.
  • 62% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock got the care CMS measures, SEP-1 (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
  • Medicare’s spending per patient here is 1.08 times the national median (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024).
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital and Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, Complications and Deaths - Hospital and Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital. Released Sep 30, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Ratings and measures, as published
MeasureRating
Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 53 of 5
Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 52 of 5

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Medicare-certified acute care hospital since Aug 7, 1967.
  • Ownership: voluntary non-profit - private.
  • It is accredited by The Joint Commission, whose surveys stand in for the state’s routine inspections.
  • No deficiency on record in the last three years.
  • It has an inpatient rehabilitation unit of 92 beds, which CMS lists apart as a rehabilitation facility.
  • Voluntary non-profit - Private.
Source:

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been penalized?

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals.
  • Not among the hospitals whose Medicare payments CMS cut under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program for fiscal year 2026.
  • 2 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
Source:

CMS, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated yearly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

What do patients say about their care?

  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In CMS’s patient survey, patients rate how well its nurses communicated 2 of 5.
  • 96% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
Source:

CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Who owns it?

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. owns 100% directly since Jul 1, 2021.
  • 32 owners or officers are people: Gloria D Martini (corporate director); Praful Raja (corporate director); Frank L Fekete (corporate director); Richard Henning (corporate director); Edward Piccinich (corporate director); Thomas R Lake (corporate director); Marvin Goldstein (corporate director); Edward Russo (corporate director); William J Murray (corporate director); Frank Vuono (corporate director); Walter A. Wynkoop (corporate director); William Lawless (corporate director); Rosemarie Sorce (corporate director); Shawn Reynolds (corporate director); Richard Hand (corporate officer); Gregorio J Guillen (corporate director); Kathryn Gibbons (corporate officer); Christopher Rotio (corporate director); Pranaychandra J Vaidya (corporate director); Luke Kealy (corporate director); Andria Schneiderman (corporate director); John J Wilcha (corporate director); Kevin Field (corporate officer); Kevin Field (corporate director); James Derosa (corporate officer); Robert C Garrett (corporate officer); Robert C Garrett (corporate director); Steve P Lisser (corporate director); Mark S Stauder (corporate officer); Mark S Stauder (corporate director); Mark S Stauder (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Aida P Capo (corporate director).
  • CMS’s Provider of Services file records 1 change of ownership.
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, Hospital All Owners and Hospital Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.Owns 5% or more directly100%Jul 1, 2021

How does it compare nearby?

  • Of the 7 hospitals CMS lists in Middlesex County, 5 have an overall star rating from CMS: 2 rated 4 of 5, 2 rated 3 of 5, 1 rated 2 of 5.
  • CMS rates this one 3 of 5.
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

6 compared
PlaceOverall star rating
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro4
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital2
Raritan Bay Medical Center4
Saint Peter’s University Hospital3
Children’s Specialized HospitalNot given
University Behavioral Health CareNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals, so none are shown. The one payment cut CMS publishes for each hospital, under its Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, is shown where it applies.
  • Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
  • Most hospitals are accredited by a private organisation (The Joint Commission, DNV and others) whose routine inspections stand in for the state’s; those reports aren’t public, and QCOR holds only the state’s surveys: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
  • QCOR says its hospital inspection data are complete only through September 17, 2026, while it moves to a new system.
  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In its September 2026 release CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for death and readmission rates, though it gives the rates.

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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