New Community Extended Care Facility
266 S Orange Ave · Newark, NJ · 07103 · 9736242020
180 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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.
$70,317 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $70,317 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 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 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 4, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 4, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $70,317 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315393 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.