Careone at the Highlands

Name: Careone at the Highlands
Address: 1350 INMAN AVENUE, Edison, NJ, 08820, US
Telephone: 9087547100

1350 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 · Middlesex County · 122 certified beds · avg 98 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1971

Part of chain: CAREONE (37 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.81

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (27)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Oct 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Oct 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
May 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
May 16, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint
May 16, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint
Aug 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Aug 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 7).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	16	0	D
2025	11	0	E

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New Jersey avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.81	3.88	3.95	top 40% in New Jersey; top 48% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.71	0.67	0.69	top 32% in New Jersey; top 35% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.48	3.53	3.50	top 39% in New Jersey; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.62	0.50	0.48	top 21% in New Jersey; top 22% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	23.7	39.7	45.8	top 11% in New Jersey; top 6% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.2	37.7	42.9	top 20% in New Jersey; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 4.03, RN 0.75, weekend 3.67. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Care One LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	12/01/2004
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%	12/16/2007
Des-C 2009 Grat	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	21%	10/26/2009
Straus, Daniel	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	38%	04/21/2007
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	04/01/2007
Healthbridge Management LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/25/2008

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 prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Complete Care at Woodlands	0.6 mi	Plainfield, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Complete Care at Plainfield LLC	1.0 mi	Plainfield, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Hartwyck at Oak Tree	1.6 mi	Edison, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center	1.8 mi	Scotch Plains, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Brighton Gardens of Edison	2.5 mi	Edison, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace	2.6 mi	Plainfield, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Complete Care at Westfield, LLC	3.5 mi	Westfield, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
McAuley Hall Health Care Cente	3.6 mi	Watchung, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Aristacare at Cedar Oaks	3.7 mi	South Plainfield, NJ	★★☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Complete Care at Clark LLC	4.0 mi	Clark, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315132.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Careone at the Highlands

1350 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 · 9087547100

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 315132 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)