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The Arbor At Laurel Circle
100 Monroe Street, 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.
The Arbor At Laurel Circle, in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is certified for 64 beds under for-profit, limited liability company 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 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 12, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $26K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), above the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 31.1%.
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 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.3 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.1% | 38.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,857 | $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: 14 Jan 2026, 13 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 E ×4 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | Fine | $25,857 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.1%, RNs 22.2%; 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 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 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 | 12.5% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.7% | 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: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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 |
| 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 The Arbor At Laurel Circle been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has The Arbor At Laurel Circle been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $26K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Arbor At Laurel Circle compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Arbor At Laurel Circle?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Arbor At Laurel Circle last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.