Nursing homeActive
N J Eastern Star Home
111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807908722414082 certified beds · 74 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-01-23
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-27 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-17 | 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.
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-10Record 315419-20260123-F607
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-10Record 315419-20260123-F678
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 2026-03-10Record 315419-20260123-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 2026-03-10Record 315419-20260123-F689
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 2026-03-10Record 315419-20260123-F761
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-10Record 315419-20260123-F868
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 315419-20240927-F690
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 2024-11-05Record 315419-20240927-F759
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 2024-11-05Record 315419-20240927-F880
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 2023-06-15Record 315419-20230517-F658
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 315419-20230517-F661
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 315419-20230517-F695
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 2023-06-15Record 315419-20230517-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 315419-20230517-F756
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 315419-20230517-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.82
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.15
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.78
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover29%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover13%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
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 | 8.2% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 6.8% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 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 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.6% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giakas, Dawn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alcolea, Shirley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Butler, Cheryl Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Giakas, Dawn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Giakas, Dawn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Guynn, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Helfrey-Albright, Marjory Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herx, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lasure, Shelretha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lasure, Shelretha Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ledoux, Deborah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lorenc, Kim Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Carole Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Robinson, Katherine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmolze, Diane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Twomagnets LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wallace, Bryan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walton, Jessica Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Judith Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Somerset.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbor at Laurel Circle Bridgewater | 1.0 mi | 2026-01-14 | 0131 |
| Complete Care at Green Knoll Bridgewater | 2.9 mi | 2026-02-11 | 0150 |
| Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Somerset | 3.3 mi | 2025-01-31 | 0104 |
| Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Raritan | 3.0 mi | 2025-11-24 | 0200 |
| Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater Bridgewater | 3.0 mi | 2026-04-09 | 062 |
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 |