F

LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME

78 SLIKER ROAD, CALIFON, NJ 07830
Score: 3 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 3/100, Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home 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 Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home, including 8 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.85 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.31 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
Jul 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 43 Moderate 🔴 8 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity J
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 8.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 33.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 33.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 15.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $495,198

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 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 - Corporation
Certified Beds
36
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 29, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20