Trinitas Hospital
Elizabeth, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315442) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 994-7525 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trinitas Hospital has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Trinitas Hospital reports total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Trinitas Hospital, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data for this facility.
About this facility
Trinitas Hospital is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since January 29, 1998, and holds 124 certified beds, with an average of 86.9 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Trinitas Hospital carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show zero fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials recorded. There is no indication in this data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Trinitas Hospital.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Trinitas Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Trinitas Hospital is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 43.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Trinitas Hospital.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Trinitas Hospital has 124 certified beds and an average of 86.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Trinitas Hospital has been certified since January 29, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Trinitas Hospital scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 908-994-7525 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 908-994-7525 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings, staffing, and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315442?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.