Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Nursing Home · Newton, NJ
CMS certification number315378
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
129 Morris TurnpikeNewton, NJ 07860
Sussex County
- Phone
- (973) 948-5400
- ZIP code
- 07860 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day
- 59.2 (46% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center LLC
- Chain
- Benjamin Landa (48 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 15, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.16 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.30 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.86 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.99 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.57 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.2 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 19.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 40 health · 40 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. F0841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2024-06-26 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-28 |
| 2022-05-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-05-19 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-05-19 | 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 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-05-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-05-19 | 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 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-05-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-06 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $231,049 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Fine | $119,295 |
| 2025-04-01 | Fine | $45,682 |
| 2024-03-12 | Fine | $66,072 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Am 145 Holdings, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| Egert, Debbie (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Jcandl Limited Liability Company (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Lerner, Uri (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 9% | |
| PJ&H Holdings, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 6% | |
| Stern, Ronald (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 9% | |
| The White Maple Corporation (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 9% | |
| Mueller, Chaya (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Dachs, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Egert, Usher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lighten, Jake (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lighten, Jake (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a 2-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 Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have?
It has 128 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.
Has Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $231,049 in the last three years.
Who owns Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
It is part of Benjamin Landa and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
(973) 948-5400. The facility is located at 129 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.