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Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
39 East Mountain Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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 200 beds, Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center serves Hillsborough in Somerset County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1998.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.5 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 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Somerset Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.5 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 38.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 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: 7 Mar 2025, 23 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 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 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Feb 2023 | 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 Mar 2023 |
| 23 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 23 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
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 39.3%, RNs 45.2%; 0 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 | 7.7% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.9% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.7% | 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: Foothill Acres Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Somerset County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N J Eastern Star Home | Bridgewater | 82 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 18.3 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | Somerset | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Arbor At Laurel Circle | Bridgewater | 64 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 31.3 | $26K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Raritan | 138 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 20.3 | — | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center At Bridgewater | Bridgewater | 151 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7.3 | $8K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center At Hillsborough | Hillsborough | 126 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 18.3 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Careone At Somerset Valley | Bound Brook | 64 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Complete Care At Green Knoll | Bridgewater | 176 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 10.8 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Somerset County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been cited for?
19 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 Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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 Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Mar 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.