Nursing homes › New Jersey › Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
129 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860 · 9739485400 · 128 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Benjamin Landa, a group operating 48 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $886,498 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.16 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.30. Weekend total: 3.57. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 40 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 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | complaint | corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2024-06-26 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Fine | $45,682 |
| 2024-03-12 | Fine | $66,072 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM 145 HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 20% | since 02/05/2016 |
| JCANDL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 02/05/2016 |
| PJ&H HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 6% | since 02/05/2016 |
| THE WHITE MAPLE CORPORATION | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 9% | since 02/05/2016 |
| EGERT, DEBBIE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 02/05/2016 |
| LERNER, URI | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 9% | since 02/05/2016 |
| STERN, RONALD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 9% | since 02/05/2016 |
| MUELLER, CHAYA | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 8% | since 02/05/2016 |
| DACHS, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/26/2012 |
| EGERT, USHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/26/2012 |
| LIGHTEN, JAKE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/30/2012 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315378. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.