Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
39 East Mountain Road · Hillsborough, NJ · 08844 · 9083698711
200 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315425 · certified since October 15, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.