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N J Eastern Star Home
111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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.
N J Eastern Star Home, in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is certified for 82 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.3 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 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 29.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Somerset Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 19 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.3 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.4% | 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: 23 Jan 2026, 27 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 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 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 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 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 17 May 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 17 May 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 17 May 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 17 May 2023 | 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 Jun 2023 |
| 17 May 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 17 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 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 29.4%, RNs 12.5%; 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 | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.2% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.8% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: New Jersey Eastern Star Home For The Aged Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/12/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente | Watchung | 74 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 27.0 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
All 15 facilities in Somerset County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has N J Eastern Star Home been cited for?
15 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 N J Eastern Star Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at N J Eastern Star Home 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 N J Eastern Star Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was N J Eastern Star Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2026.
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.