Careone at East Brunswick
Nursing Home · East Brunswick, NJ
CMS certification number315472
Contact & location
599 Cranbury RoadEast Brunswick, NJ 08816
Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 967-0100
- ZIP code
- 08816 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day
- 97.4 (74% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Care One at East Brunswick, LLC
- Chain
- Careone (37 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 4, 2002
- 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
- 4.09 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.94 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.11 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.66 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.3 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 3 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 26, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 2025-07-31 |
| 2023-12-01 | 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 2023-12-30 |
| 2023-12-01 | 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 2023-12-30 |
| 2023-12-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-30 |
| 2021-08-04 | 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 2021-08-05 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Straus, Daniel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| 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) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 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 East Brunswick?
Careone at East Brunswick 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 Careone at East Brunswick have?
It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 97 residents per day.
Has Careone at East Brunswick been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Careone at East Brunswick?
It is part of Careone 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 Careone at East Brunswick?
(732) 967-0100. The facility is located at 599 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.