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Brookhaven Health Care Center
120 Park End Place, East Orange, NJ 07018
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 122 beds, Brookhaven Health Care Center serves East Orange in Essex County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 28.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.9 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.2% | 32.2% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (32 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Aug 2025, 7 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.2%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.3% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Brookhaven Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare Llc. Chain: Paramount Care Centers (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/10/2022 |
| Brookhaven Center Operations Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 05/10/2022 |
| First American Capital Group Corporation | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/2022 |
| Paramount Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Essex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At St Vincents LLC | Cedar Grove | 151 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 6.0 | — | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center | Livingston | 138 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1.4 | — | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Job Haines Home For Aged People | Bloomfield | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10.0 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill | West Caldwell | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 23.2 | — | 14 Mar 2025 |
| White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Orange | 176 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6.3 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Winchester Gardens Health Care Center | Maplewood | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 36.7 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Alaris Health At Cedar Grove | Cedar Grove | 230 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 42 | 18.3 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Alaris Health At West Orange | West Orange | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | $64K | 21 May 2026 |
All 32 facilities in Essex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brookhaven Health Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Brookhaven Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brookhaven Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brookhaven Health Care Center?
It is part of the Paramount Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Brookhaven Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC, Brookhaven Center Operations Holdco LLC and Paramount Care Centers LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brookhaven Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.