Public Record
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 128
- Avg. residents per day
- 55.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 77
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-07-24
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Citations
77 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0916Generalpotential for harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
- 0531Generalpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0500Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0924Generalpotential for harm
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0841Generalpotential for harm
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
- 0809Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0882Generalpotential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0281Generalpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0531Generalpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0225Generalpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newton, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315378.
- What is the CMS rating for Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have?
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is certified for 128 beds. It serves an average of 55.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have?
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has 77 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center last inspected?
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center was last inspected on July 24, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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