Careone at New Milford
800 River Road · New Milford, NJ · 07646 · 2019671700
236 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Careone
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.83 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 16% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,334 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
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 March 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2023
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 February 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $15,334 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315306 · certified since July 15, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.