Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-06 · Fire 2025-03-06
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
New Milford, NJ
Careone At New Milford
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,334 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
800 River Road, New Milford, NJ
(201) 967-1700
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
236
Certified beds
Average residents
180
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Careone
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-07-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
37 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.67
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.83
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.15
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.37
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.34
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.12
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.95
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.31
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
15%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
8%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,830
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
42.51
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9955
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.26
Baseline 22.55% · Performance 19.92% · Measure score 4.26 · Achievement 3.26 · Improvement 4.26
Healthcare-associated infections
2.75
Baseline 9.09% · Performance 7.76% · Measure score 2.75 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 2.75
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 31.91% · Performance 14.85% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.31 hours · Performance 3.12 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.94% |
10.72%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 168 · Observed rate 7.74% · Lower 95% interval 7.25% |
| Discharge to community | 56.05% |
50.57%
5.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 158 · Observed rate 46.84% · Lower 95% interval 49.57% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.48 |
1.02
0.5 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.4% |
95.27%
1.1 pts better
|
Numerator 134 · Denominator 139 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 139 |
| Discharge self-care score | 54.81% |
53.69%
1.1 pts better
|
Numerator 57 · Denominator 104 |
| Discharge mobility score | 52.88% |
50.94%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 104 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.44% |
2.29%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 139 · Adjusted rate 1.5% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.76% |
7.12%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 103 · Observed rate 8.74% · Lower 95% interval 5.11% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.28% |
8.2%
6.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 235 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 92.02% |
42%
50 pts better
|
Numerator 219 · Denominator 238 |
| Discharge function score | 59.62% |
56.45%
3.2 pts better
|
Numerator 62 · Denominator 104 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 76 · Denominator 76 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 95% |
96.28%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 20 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 7.23% |
25.2%
18 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 83 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.1
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
93.0%
6.1 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.4% · Q3 98.1% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.2%
2.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.8% |
2.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.3% |
4.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.0% |
19.0%
2 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 19.3% · Q3 23.2% · Q4 21.6% · 4Q avg 21.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.1% |
13.5%
11.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.9% · Q2 29.6% · Q3 24.8% · Q4 23.7% · 4Q avg 25.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.1% |
9.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.9% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.1% |
9.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.1% |
0.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
0.8%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 9.5% |
15.9%
6.4 pts better
|
19.8%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.8% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 9.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% |
6.0%
1.4 pts better
|
5.1%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.0% |
78.7%
17.3 pts better
|
81.7%
14.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.1% · Q2 97.3% · Q3 98.0% · Q4 90.3% · 4Q avg 96.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.4% |
8.2%
2.8 pts better
|
12.0%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.4% · Observed 5.2% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
80.1%
17.9 pts better
|
79.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.5% |
25.4%
7.9 pts better
|
23.9%
6.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.5% · Observed 16.5% · Expected 22.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-01-18 · Fire 2023-01-18
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-01-26 · Fire 2021-01-26
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-04-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-04-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-03-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-02-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-03-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F944 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-03-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-01-26
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-03-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-01-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-03-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$15,334
2025-03-06
Fine
Fine · fine $15,334
Fine
Ownership
Care Realty, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Thci Of New Jersry LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Baruch, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Baruch, David
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Des 2009 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Healthbridge Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Straus, Daniel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Straus, Daniel
Corporate Director · Individual
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