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04/06/2026

Deal or No Deal at Paramus

At the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus, a familiar phrase has been echoing through the halls as residents gather to try their luck and outsmart the dealer during one of the facility’s most popular activities. Read More >

03/25/2026

Elks Lodge Hosts Vineland Barbecue

Thanks to the dedication of the Marlton Elks Lodge 2514, residents at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland recently enjoyed an afternoon filled with great food, lively games, and meaningful connection. Read More >

veterans participating in horse racing event

03/23/2026

Community, Camaraderie, and Horse Racing at Paramus Veterans Home

At the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus, a unique and beloved tradition of monthly horse racing events hosted by a dedicated group of local veterans and volunteers has been bringing residents together for more than two decades. Read More >

03/11/2026

Menlo Park Staff Celebrated with Five-Star Appreciation Luncheon

The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park recently paused to recognize the people behind its success, hosting a special five-star employee appreciation luncheon on March 11, 2026, in Edison, New Jersey. Read More >

03/10/2026

Ladies Paint & Sip Celebrates Women’s History Month at Menlo Park

In recognition of Women’s History Month, residents at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home gathered for a ladies paint and sip event that blended creativity, camaraderie, and fun. The early evening event brought together a group of Veteran Spouses who enjoyed painting, conversation, and festive mocktails in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Read More >

02/25/2026

Pawsitive Moments at Our Veterans Homes

Each week, something special happens at New Jersey’s Veterans Homes; tails start wagging, smiles spread, and meaningful connections are made. At both the Paramus Memorial Veterans Home and the Menlo Park Memorial Veterans Home, dedicated volunteer dog-and-handler teams visit residents regularly, offering companionship, comfort, and moments of pure joy. Read More >

02/10/2026

DVA Wins Grant to Elevate Veterans Home Memory Care

Recognizing the increasing need for specialized dementia care, the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce the launch of its new Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) training program. This comprehensive initiative is designed to equip staff with advanced, practical skills to manage complex behaviors, reduce caregiver stress, and enhance the quality of life for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Read More >

02/06/2026

The Olympic spirit was alive at the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home!

The spirit of teamwork and community was on full display at the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home during a recent Olympic Pie Eating Contest. Read More >

02/05/2026

Volunteers Lead 26 Years of Blackjack at Paramus Veterans Home

For more than twenty-six years, one special tradition has brought camaraderie, laughter, and a little friendly competition to the Paramus Veterans Home—every single Thursday without fail. Read More >

Veterans participating in olympic style games

02/04/2026

Menlo Park Residents Bring the Olympic Spirit Home

Residents at the Menlo Park Memorial Veterans Home proved that the Olympic spirit lives strong, not only on the mountainsides of Italy, but right here at home in the Garden State. During the Games, residents did more than cheer on Team USA as medals were earned; they got into the action themselves. Read More >

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Day

On Martin Luther King Day, residents across all three New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes - Menlo Park, Paramus, and Vineland - came together to honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy of service, leadership, and community. Staff and dedicated volunteers led a full day of engaging activities designed to both educate and inspire, including trivia and learning sessions centered on Dr. King’s life and impact, hands-on crafts, BINGO, and other interactive programs. These moments of connection served not only to reflect on Dr. King’s message, but also to recognize and celebrate the lifetime of service represented by the Veterans and Veteran Spouses who call our facilities home. Read More >

01/16/2026

January CMS Report Rates ALL THREE New Jersey State Veterans Homes Five Stars

The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to share that the Menlo Park, Paramus, and Vineland Veterans Memorial Homes have earned an overall five out of five-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This marks a significant milestone in the State of New Jersey’s commitment to providing high-quality care to the Veterans, Veteran Spouses, and Gold Star Families who call these long-term care facilities home. Read More >

01/09/2026

DMAVA Transformation

On January 9 2026, the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) transformed into two separate departments - the NJ Department of Veterans Affairs and the NJ Department of Military Affairs. Read More >

12/22/2025

Mikie Sherrill Celebrates the Holidays with Paramus Memorial Home Residents & Staff

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, Acting Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Vincent Solomeno, and U.S. Airforce Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military Affairs, visited the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus for a holiday celebration with residents Dec. 22, 2025. Read More >

05/05/2025

DMAVA thanks Veterans Memorial Homes volunteers

From April 14-25, 2025, DMAVA held three volunteer appreciation lunches for the hundreds of volunteers and dozens of organizations who support the Menlo Park, Paramus and Vineland Veterans Memorial homes through thousands of hours, donations and quality of life enhancements for the residents. Read More >

01/07/2025

Vineland Veterans Home Achieves Five Stars

Recently, the Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland was awarded an overall five-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This important achievement reflects the hard work of our dedicated healthcare heroes and is the result of positive findings from independent health inspections, staffing levels, and resident-level quality measures of clinical care. This recognition follows the 2023 award of the five-star rating to the Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus. Read More >

08/15/2024

Menlo Park home receives CMS clinical deficiency-free survey

Menlo Park, N.J. – The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park received no clinical deficiencies for the no-notice survey, or inspection, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from July 8-16, 2024. Menlo Park is one of three long-term care facilities operated by the N.J. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Read More >

05/08/2024

DMAVA thanks Veterans Memorial Homes volunteers

From April 17-24, 2024, DMAVA held three volunteer appreciation lunches for the hundreds of volunteers and dozens of organizations who support the Menlo Park, Paramus and Vineland Veterans Memorial homes through thousands of hours, donations and quality of life enhancements for the residents. Read More >

04/05/2024

Menlo Park Abatement

The safety and well-being of residents, staff, and visitors is top priority. The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park is undergoing abatement treatment and facility repairs as outlined in the letters below. Read More >

05/08/2024

DMAVA Veterans Memorial Homes gain PPE storage units

Thanks to nearly $869,000 in federal VA State Home Construction grants, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veterans Memorial homes at Paramus, Menlo Park and Vineland are gaining 2,500 square foot climate-controlled storage units for stockpiles of personal protective equipment. Construction at each facility is in various stages; the structures are slated to be complete within 90 days. Read More >

11/08/2023

NJDMAVA launches two digital communication tools

After many months of preparation, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs launched two digital communication tools: digital learning management across the three New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes at Paramus, Menlo Park and Vineland, as well as a department-wide notification system for time-sensitive information and updates. Read More >

10/11/2023

Electronic Records Management

This week, staff at the NJ Veterans Memorial Homes in Menlo Park, Paramus, and Vineland launched use of an Electronic Records Management system for key note-taking functions, a significant step in DMAVA's many ongoing initiatives to modernize the home's processes and improve the resident care. Read More >

07/20/2023

News Release - Menlo Park receives zero-deficiency COVID-19 Focused Infection Control survey

Lawrenceville, N.J - The New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (NJDMAVA) was notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that the no-notice COVID-19 Focused Infection Control survey conducted on June 23, 2023 at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home resulted in zero deficiencies. This indicates that the facility complies with infection control regulations and the recommended COVID-19 practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read More >

01/11/2023

Paramus FY 2022 Medicare Cost Report

The adjusted Paramus FY 2022 Medicare Cost Report in accordance with New Jersey Public Law 2021, chapter 457, subsection b(1). New Jersey Office of Budget and Management website may be viewed here. Read More >

10/31/2022

DMAVA Veterans Memorial Homes Annual Financial Reporting Compliance

New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs financial statements and CMS cost reports in accordance with New Jersey Public Law 2021, chapter 457, subsection b(1). The Veterans Memorial Homes at Menlo Park, Paramus, and Vineland constitute nursing homes as defined in N.J.S.A. 26:2H-29 and are subject to additional reporting requirements in coordination with the New Jersey Department of Health. Read More >

Last Updated: 06/15/2026