19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
Newton, NJ
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $111,754 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
129 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ
(973) 948-5400
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
128
Certified beds
Average residents
54
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Benjamin Landa
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-09-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
54 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 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
RN hours / resident day
0.27
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.31
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.09
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.67
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.58
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.32
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.23
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.24
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.24
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.55
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
100%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
8,434
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
26.75
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9843
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.35
Baseline 21.92% · Performance 19.06% · Measure score 5.35 · Achievement 5.12 · Improvement 5.35
Healthcare-associated infections
1.14
Baseline 8.17% · Performance 7.65% · Measure score 1.14 · Achievement 0.63 · Improvement 1.14
Total nurse turnover
3.93
Baseline 55.38% · Performance 47.62% · Measure score 3.93 · Achievement 3.93 · Improvement 2.04
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.28
Baseline 2.78 hours · Performance 3.01 hours · Measure score 0.28 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.28
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 8.71% |
10.72%
2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 258 · Observed rate 7.36% · Lower 95% interval 6.38% |
| Discharge to community | 62.45% |
50.57%
11.9 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 252 · Observed rate 55.16% · Lower 95% interval 56.77% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.03 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 171 · Denominator 171 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 171 |
| Discharge self-care score | 57.5% |
53.69%
3.8 pts better
|
Numerator 69 · Denominator 120 |
| Discharge mobility score | 65% |
50.94%
14.1 pts better
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 120 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 171 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.65% |
7.12%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 148 · Observed rate 8.78% · Lower 95% interval 4.82% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.17% |
8.2%
4 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 96 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 64.17% |
56.45%
7.7 pts better
|
Numerator 77 · Denominator 120 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 47 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.97% |
96.28%
2.7 pts better
|
Numerator 96 · Denominator 97 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 5.68% |
25.2%
19.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 88 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.1
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.0 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.1
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.0%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
2.4%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
4.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.4% |
19.0%
8.6 pts better
|
19.6%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.3% |
13.5%
1.2 pts better
|
16.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 12.3% · 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 | 7.9% |
9.8%
1.9 pts better
|
16.3%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.2% |
9.7%
1.5 pts better
|
14.9%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 13.2% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
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% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
0.8%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.1% |
15.9%
2.8 pts better
|
19.8%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.8% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 13.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
6.0%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
78.7%
21.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.0% |
8.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.0% · Observed 11.3% · Expected 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
80.1%
19.9 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.5% |
25.4%
4.9 pts better
|
23.9%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.5% · Observed 22.6% · Expected 26.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-09-19
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 2025-09-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-16
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-09-16
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-01-09
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2026-01-09
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2026-01-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-16
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-09-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-03-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-08
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-03-28
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 2024-03-25
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-03-28
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 2024-04-09
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-03-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-05-23
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-06-01
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-03
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-06-03
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2022-06-30
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-02
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-05-27
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-05-27
Inspection history
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-08-01
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 2025-08-01
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-08
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 2024-07-31
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-03-28
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 2024-03-28
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-06
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $45,682
Fine
Fine · fine $66,072
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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