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Careone At East Brunswick
599 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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.
Careone At East Brunswick, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is certified for 132 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Careone chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 28.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.8 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.7% | 33.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 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: 26 Jun 2025, 1 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2021 |
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 28.7%, RNs 27.3%; 3 administrators 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 | 7.3% | 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 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.3% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.1% | 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: Care One At East Brunswick, Llc. Chain: Careone (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/04/2002 |
| Des Holding Co., Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 24% | 12/16/2007 |
| Des-C 2009 Grat | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 21% | 10/26/2009 |
| Care One Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2004 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2002 |
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 Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | Edison | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 56.7 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Complete Care At Madison, LLC | Matawan | 167 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 13.8 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo | Edison | 328 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 6.4 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC | Old Bridge | 140 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10.7 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Reformed Church Home | Old Bridge | 108 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7.4 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Roosevelt Care Center | Edison | 180 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 11.1 | $27K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge | Old Bridge | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 8.9 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| St Joseph'S Home Al & Nc, Inc | Woodbridge | 51 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 8 Apr 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Careone At East Brunswick been cited for?
13 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 Careone At East Brunswick been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Careone At East Brunswick compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Careone At East Brunswick?
It is part of the Careone chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Care One LLC, Des Holding Co., Inc. and Des-C 2009 Grat. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Careone At East Brunswick last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Jun 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.