Careone at Livingston

Nursing Home · Livingston, NJ

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315479

Contact & location

68 Passaic Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Essex County
Phone
(973) 758-9000
ZIP code
07039 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
66.8 (56% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Care Two, LLC
Chain
Careone (37 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
October 17, 2002
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
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
4.21 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.63 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.35 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.23 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.86 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
11.3 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.7 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 21, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 6 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-10-23 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
2025-08-21 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-21 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-08-21 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-15
2025-08-21 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 2025-09-15
2025-08-21 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 2025-09-15
2024-03-14 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-14 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 2024-03-29
2023-11-13 Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
F0620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-13 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2022-01-04 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 2022-01-14
2022-01-04 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 2022-01-14
2022-01-04 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-14
2022-01-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-06

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

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

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
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%
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 Livingston?

Careone at Livingston 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 Livingston have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 67 residents per day.

Has Careone at Livingston been fined?

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

Who owns Careone at Livingston?

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 Livingston?

(973) 758-9000. The facility is located at 68 Passaic Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039.

Other nursing homes in Livingston

Compare all nursing homes in Livingston, NJ →

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