CareOne at The Highlands

Nursing Home · Edison, NJ

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number315132

Contact & location

1350 Inman Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
Middlesex County
Phone
(908) 754-7100
ZIP code
08820 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
122
Residents per day
97.6 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Care One at Birchwood, LLC
Chain
Careone (37 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1971
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.03 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.75 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.12 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.16 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.67 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
23.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
22.2 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 28, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
27 health · 14 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-10-23 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-10-23 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-05-28 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-28 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-28 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-28 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-28 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-16 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-05-16 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2024-08-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-08-12 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-01-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-12 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.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Care One LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Des 2009 GST Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Des Holding Co., INC. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 24%
Des-C 2009 Grat (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 21%
Straus, Daniel (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 38%
Baruch, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Care One Management, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Healthbridge Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Baruch, David (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of CareOne at The Highlands?

CareOne at The Highlands has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does CareOne at The Highlands have?

It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 98 residents per day.

Has CareOne at The Highlands been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns CareOne at The Highlands?

It is part of Careone and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of CareOne at The Highlands?

(908) 754-7100. The facility is located at 1350 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.