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Careone At Livingston
68 Passaic Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
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 120 beds, Careone At Livingston serves Livingston in Essex County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2002.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Jersey median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.2 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 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 11.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 11.3% | 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: 21 Aug 2025, 14 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Jan 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 4 Jan 2022 | 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 | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 4 Jan 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 4 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 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 11.3%, RNs 41.7%; 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 | 21.2% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.4% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.5% | 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 Two, Llc. Chain: Careone (37 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2004 |
| Des Holding Co., Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 24% | 09/01/2004 |
| Des-C 2009 Grat | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 21% | 10/26/2009 |
| Care One Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2004 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/28/2008 |
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 Careone At Livingston 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 Careone At Livingston been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Careone At Livingston compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Careone At Livingston?
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 Livingston last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 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.