Bound Brook, NJ

Careone At Somerset Valley

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1621 Route 22 West, Bound Brook, NJ

(732) 469-2000

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

64

Certified beds

Average residents

47

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Careone

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.23

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.10

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.85

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.51

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

28%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.0%
78.7%
8.3 pts better
81.7%
5.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 4.7%
8.2%
3.5 pts better
12.0%
7.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.2%
0.5 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.4%
80.1%
14.3 pts better
79.7%
14.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.5%
25.4%
3.9 pts better
23.9%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-07 · Fire 2024-11-07

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-21 · Fire 2023-09-21

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-06-16 · Fire 2021-06-16

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

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 2024-11-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-10-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-10-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

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 2024-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

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 2023-10-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Baruch, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-01
Baruch, David

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-01
Care Realty, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 20 facilities 2005-03-11
Des 2009 Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2021-12-01
Straus, Daniel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2005-03-11
Thci Company, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2021-12-01
Thci Holding Company, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2005-03-11

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