Who regulates hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences and other facilities for seniors?
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, through the Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing licenses and inspects many acute and long-term care facilities, including all hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Yearly survey visits and periodic monitoring visits provide a mechanism by which compliance with both federal and state regulations are assessed and licenses are renewed. If you have a complaint about a New Jersey health care facility, call the department at 1-800-792-9770.
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