F

HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER

129 MORRIS TURNPIKE, NEWTON, NJ 07860
Score: 20 / 100

With a score of 20/100, Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of New Jersey nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.67 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.31 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.09 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Jul 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 39 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0711 Severity F
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    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.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0809 Severity F
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals
    Jul 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $111,754

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
128
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19