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Jewish Home at Rockleigh

EIN 22-3466678 · Rockleigh, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE MUST STRIVE TO BE PROACTIVE - TO BE AWARE OF AND READY TO SERVE, THE NEEDS OF THE INCREASING NUMBERS OF OUR ELDERLY (GIVEN THE IMPROVEMENT OF LONGEVITY) WITH THE NEWEST METHODS AND PROGRAMS WE MUST INSURE THE CONTINUITY AND VITALITY OF OUR (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)SERVICES TO ALL IN THE MOST CARING AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER.

Income
$38.0 million
Spending
$39.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
481
Volunteers
372
Highest pay
$725,305, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 26 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $35.7 million spent. OUR 16-ACRE, 196-RESIDENT RUSS BERRIE HOME FOR JEWISH LIVING OFFERS HIGH QUALITY, INDIVIDUALIZED SENIOR CARE AND SERVICES IN ROCKLEIGH, NJ.THE JEWISH HOME AT RROCKLEIGH, RUSS BERRIE HOME FOR JEWISH LIVING, IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART, KOSHER, SKILLED NURSING FACILITY. SITUATED ON A BREATHTAKING 16 ACRE PARK-LIKE SETTING, OUR 180 RESIDENT FACILITY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL CARE TO OUR LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA, AND THOSE IN NEED OF RESPITE CARE, HOSPICE CARE, SUB-ACUTE CARE, SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL/OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.OUR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES SUPERB HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FILLED WITH WARMTH, BEAUTY AND LIFE. OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND AMENITIES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT OF THEIR DAILY LIVES.AT THE JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH, WE HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE CARE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND CREATED A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM ACROSS ALL ELEMENTS OF OUR SYSTEM. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF, COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS, SUPPLEMENTAL RESTORATIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SPEAK OUT!, LOUD CROWD, LSVT, YOGA, TAI-CHI, COGNITIVE THERAPY AND FLEXIBILITY TRAINING.THE ALMAR SCHOOL AT THE JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH IS PROUD TO OFFER AN INNOVATIVE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADVANCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, STRENGTHEN STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR CNAS ACROSS NEW JERSEY.THE JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE JEWISH HOME FAMILY, HAS JOINED THE RANKS OF ELEVEN OTHER LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY TO OPEN AND OFFER AN ELDER ABUSE SHELTER, SENIORHAVEN. WHILE IN THE SHELTER, VICTIMS RECEIVE MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE, THERAPY AND NUTRITION SERVICES AS NEEDED AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THESE SERVICES; WE PROVIDE THEM BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IT IS OUR OBLIGATION TO OLDER ADULTS AND TO OUR COMMUNITY. EQUALLY IMPORTANT, SENIORHAVEN PROVIDES US WITH A PLATFORM FOR EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY BOTH PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH IS A NON-SECTARIAN COMMUNITY OPEN TO ALL SENIORS REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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