Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
129 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 078609739485400128 certified beds · 59 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
40
● 0● 38● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$231,049
3 fines
Last survey
2026-05-15
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-24 | Standard | 0180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-01 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-12 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-05-19 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-06-11Record 315378-20260515-F835
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F686
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F711
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F727
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F730
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F755
F809Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F814
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F841
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F842
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F880
F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F924
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 315378-20250724-F947
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-08Record 315378-20250401-F689
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-31Record 315378-20240626-F584
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F550
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 315378-20240312-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F695
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F711
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F761
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 315378-20240312-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 315378-20240312-F882
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 315378-20220519-F583
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 315378-20220519-F623
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 315378-20220519-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 315378-20220519-F686
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 315378-20220519-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-06Record 315378-20220519-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Civil money penalty | $119,295 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-04-01 | Civil money penalty | $45,682 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-03-12 | Civil money penalty | $66,072 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.30
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.16
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.57
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover30%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.0% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.6% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.3% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.4% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am 145 Holdings, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Egert, Debbie Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Jcandl Limited Liability Company Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | — | — |
| Lerner, Uri Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 9% | — | — |
| Pj&H Holdings, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| Stern, Ronald Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 9% | — | — |
| The White Maple Corporation Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 9% | — | — |
| Mueller, Chaya Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | — | — |
| Dachs, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Egert, Usher Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lighten, Jake Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lighten, Jake Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Benjamin Landa — 48 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Sussex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Barn Hill Newton | 4.6 mi | 2026-01-05 | 190 |
| Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr Newton | 4.6 mi | 2025-04-24 | 0250 |
| United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen Newton | 5.4 mi | 2025-08-26 | 041 |
| Mohawk Meadows Lafayette | 6.2 mi | 2025-08-18 | 0103 |
| Milford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Milford | 14.2 mi | 2026-05-14 | 2421 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |