Brookhaven Health Care Center

Nursing Home · East Orange, NJ

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315268

Contact & location

120 Park End Place
East Orange, NJ 07018
Essex County
Phone
(973) 676-6221
ZIP code
07018 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
122
Residents per day
116.7 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC
Chain
Paramount Care Centers (10 facilities, avg 3.3★)
Medicare certified since
October 24, 1988
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.27 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.52 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.92 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.84 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.2 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
28.6 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 8 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-25 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-08-25 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-30
2025-08-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-30
2025-08-25 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-30
2025-08-25 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 2025-09-30
2025-08-25 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-30
2024-03-07 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-29
2024-03-07 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-29
2024-03-07 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 2024-04-29
2024-03-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-29
2024-03-07 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-29
2024-03-07 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 2024-04-29
2024-03-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-29
2021-12-09 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-10
2021-12-09 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-10
2021-12-09 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-10
2021-12-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-10

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
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Brookhaven Center Operations Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
First American Capital Group Corporation (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kraus, Abraham (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Paramount Care Centers LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwarz, Meir (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Brookhaven Health Care Center?

Brookhaven Health Care Center has a 3-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 Brookhaven Health Care Center have?

It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 117 residents per day.

Has Brookhaven Health Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Brookhaven Health Care Center?

It is part of Paramount Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Brookhaven Health Care Center?

(973) 676-6221. The facility is located at 120 Park End Place, East Orange, NJ 07018.

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