Nursing homes › New Jersey › Careone at New Milford
800 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646 · 2019671700 · 236 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Careone, a group operating 37 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $537,353 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.76 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.55. Weekend total: 2.38. Nursing staff turnover: 13%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-07-31 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-06 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-26 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2023-01-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-13 |
| 2023-01-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-01-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Fine | $15,334 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THCI OF NEW JERSRY LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/25/2008 |
| STRAUS, DANIEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/10/2003 |
| CARE REALTY, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/10/2003 |
| DES-I 2016 GRAT | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/01/2021 |
| STRAUS, DANIEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/10/2003 |
| BARUCH, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2021 |
| HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2003 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315306. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.