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Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home
78 Sliker Road, Califon, NJ 07830
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.
Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Califon, New Jersey, certified for 36 beds and caring for about 27 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 22, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 150.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $355K.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hunterdon Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 27 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 150.0 | 37.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.7% | 39.7% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $355,418 | $43,001 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 30 Oct 2024, 15 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 K ×2 L ×3 D ×25 E ×8 F ×10 B ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 18 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | L | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | K | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | K | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | 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 | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 23 May 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 24 May 2021 |
| 21 May 2021 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | B | Standard survey | 26 May 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Fine | $62,493 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Fine | $255,403 | |
| 30 Oct 2024 | Fine | $37,522 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.7%, RNs 75.0%; 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 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.5% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.6% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Little Brook Home, Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazare Group, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 02/13/2002 |
| Bethane Properties, Inc | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2002 |
| Lazare Group, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2002 |
| Bethane Properties, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2002 |
| Lazare Group, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2002 |
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 Hunterdon County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Arch Care Center | Pittstown | 130 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 20.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Hunterdon Care Center LLC | Flemington | 185 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 13.0 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Rolling Hills Care Center | Lebanon | 67 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 37.3 | $43K | 7 Feb 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Hunterdon County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $355K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lazare Group, Inc and Lazare Group, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Oct 2024.
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.