Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
129 Morris Turnpike · Newton, NJ · 07860 · 9739485400
128 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Benjamin Landa
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $45,682 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $111,754 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
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 August 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
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 August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 1, 2025 | Fine | $45,682 |
| March 12, 2024 | Fine | $66,072 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315378 · certified since September 15, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.