Hunterdon Care Center LLC
1 Leisure Court · Flemington, NJ · 08822 · 9087889292
185 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ocean Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
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Score breakdown
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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 | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
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 April 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 4, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 4, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2020
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 October 30, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 5, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315226 · certified since March 17, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.