ElderGrade
A

86.5/100

Excellent

Bayonne University Hospital

29 East 29Th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 15 in Hudson County (201) 858-5000
Certified beds
17
Occupancy
66%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

30/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 7.35 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 3.52 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 7.89 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 3.52 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 7.56 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: September 9, 2025 (11 months ago).

F Sep 9, 2025 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 9, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Sep 9, 2025 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

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Common questions about Bayonne University Hospital

What is the ElderGrade for Bayonne University Hospital? +

Bayonne University Hospital holds an ElderGrade of A (86.5 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bayonne University Hospital? +

Residents receive an average of 7.89 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bayonne University Hospital been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 3 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Bayonne University Hospital accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.