ElderGrade
D

43.6/100

Below average

Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center

65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103

CMS 1/5 stars #32 of 32 in Essex County (973) 483-6800
Certified beds
430
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 6 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $329,910 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 3.6/30 Staffing 13/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 0/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

3.6/30

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

  • -20 for 6 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6.4 for 35 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

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

  • 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.27 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

0/10

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

  • $329,910 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 2.79 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.27 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.58 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 33.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 44 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Apr 11, 2026 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 16, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 16, 2025 F0791

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0627

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0656

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PARAMOUNT CARE CENTERS, which operates 10 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CAPITAL FUNDING LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
FRANKEL, ELIYAHU Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SAMUEL PANETH TR Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SINAI CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FRANKEL, ELIYAHU Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KRAUS, ABRAHAM Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PANETH, MORTON Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center

What is the ElderGrade for Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center? +

Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center holds an ElderGrade of D (43.6 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". 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 Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center? +

Residents receive an average of 2.79 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 6 of the 44 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.