Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Somerset, NJ

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315520
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

780 Old New Brunswick Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
Somerset County
Phone
(732) 653-3000
ZIP code
08873 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
148
Residents per day
105.1 (71% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
Medicare certified since
May 16, 2016
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
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
4.19 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.08 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.46 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.76 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
62.4 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
42.9 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 31, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-01-31 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-04
2025-01-31 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 2025-03-04
2023-09-29 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-29 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 2023-10-20
2023-09-29 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 2023-10-20
2022-05-23 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 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 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24
2022-05-23 Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2022-06-24

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $104,680 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-31Fine$104,680

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Friedman, Steven (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8%
Gottlieb, Hershel (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5%
Schachter, Arthur (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 38%
Schachter, Benzion (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 38%
Ahmad, Mir (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brand Sonnenschine LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ez Care (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Seeve, Yeshaya (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schachter, Arthur (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schachter, Benzion (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing 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 Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center have?

It has 148 certified beds and cares for about 105 residents per day.

Has Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $104,680 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

(732) 653-3000. The facility is located at 780 Old New Brunswick Road, Somerset, NJ 08873.

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