Bergen Regional Medical Center
Nursing Home Facility
230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Bergen Regional Medical Center is a senior care community located in Paramus, NJ. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Paramus area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (201) 967-4000.
With 574 beds, Bergen Regional Medical Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Paramus average about 255 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 61% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Paramus average of roughly 77%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Paramus average about 4.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 16%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Bergen Regional Medical Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bergen Regional Medical Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 574
- Occupancy 61%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 16%
- Last health inspection May 2025
Resident & family reviews
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