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Careone at Livingston
68 Passaic Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 (opens Google Maps) · Essex County · (973) 758-9000· 120 certified beds · avg 67 residents/day · certified since Oct 17, 2002 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: CAREONE (37 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 21, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.00
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint F-0686
The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. F-0640
View all 17 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. · F-0640 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. · F-0640 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility required residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits or pay privately as a condition of moving in, or failed to tell residents which types of care it does not provide. Both practices are against the rules. · from a complaint · F-0620 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · from a complaint · F-0623 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · from a complaint · F-0641 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not arrange hospice services for a resident who needed them, or help the resident move to a facility that could arrange hospice. Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life. · F-0849 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew Jersey averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.00
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.60
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.67
New Jersey average: 3.53
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.00 | 3.88 | 3.95 | top 30% in New Jersey; top 39% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 44% in New Jersey; top 48% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 3.53 | 3.50 | top 29% in New Jersey; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.48 | top 28% in New Jersey; top 27% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 11.3 | 39.7 | 45.8 | top 1% in New Jersey; top 1% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 41.7 | 37.7 | 42.9 | bottom 40% in New Jersey; top 50% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.21, RN 0.63, weekend 3.86.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.21 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 09/01/2004 |
| Des 2009 GST Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/01/2021 |
| Des Holding Co., INC. | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 24% | 09/01/2004 |
| Des-C 2009 Grat | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 21% | 10/26/2009 |
| Straus, Daniel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 10/09/2001 |
| Baruch, David | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Baruch, David | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Care One Management, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2004 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/28/2008 |
All 9 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Careone — 37 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Careone at Madison Avenue — Morristown, NJ · overall 3/5
- Careone at Middletown — Atlantic Highlands, NJ · overall 2/5
- Careone at Moorestown — Moorestown, NJ · overall 3/5
- Careone at New Milford — New Milford, NJ · overall 3/5
- Careone at Oradell — Oradell, NJ · overall 1/5
- Careone at Parsippany — Parsippany Troy Hill, NJ · overall 4/5
- Careone at Ridgewood Avenue — Paramus, NJ · overall 3/5
- Careone at Somerset Valley — Bound Brook, NJ · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 36 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
- "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
- "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 11% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 158 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center | 2.4 mi | Livingston, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Cheshire Home | 2.6 mi | Florham Park, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Livingston Post Acute Care | 2.7 mi | Livingston, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center | 2.9 mi | West Orange, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Alaris Health at West Orange | 3.6 mi | West Orange, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 3.7 mi | Madison, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Livia Health and Senior Living | 3.7 mi | East Hanover, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Complete Care at Summit Ridge | 4.0 mi | West Orange, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 4.2 mi | Florham Park, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home | 4.4 mi | West Orange, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center | 4.4 mi | Chatham, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| South Mountain HC | 4.7 mi | Vauxhall, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Essex, NJ — 32 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Complete Care at Cedar Grove — Cedar Grove, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Orange Park — East Orange, NJ · overall 3/5
- Complete Care at St Vincents LLC — Cedar Grove, NJ · overall 5/5
- Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC — West Caldwell, NJ · overall 4/5
- Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair — Montclair, NJ · overall 4/5
- Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing — Newark, NJ · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315479.
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