Requires biennial inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

New Jersey's bill A1342 requires the Department of Health to establish uniform standards for nursing homes and assisted living facilities within 180 days of the law taking effect. The bill mandates biennial (every two years) on-site inspections of these facilities to verify compliance with the standards, and allows for additional periodic reviews as needed by the Commissioner of Health. All inspection reports must be posted online by the Department for public access. This directly affects all licensed nursing homes and assisted living facilities operating in New Jersey.