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Complete Care at Barn Hill
249 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860 (opens Google Maps) · Sussex County · (973) 383-5600· 154 certified beds · avg 143 residents/day · certified since May 7, 1972 · 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: COMPLETE CARE (85 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 5, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.47
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: 5/5 · 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 18 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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
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. F-0756
The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. F-0558
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | 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 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0756 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 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 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0812 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 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. · F-0641 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 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. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · F-0836 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · from a complaint · F-0656 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0711 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | 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. · F-0623 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Mar 10, 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 |
| Mar 10, 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 |
| Mar 10, 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 |
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: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 5
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 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 5 | 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)
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: 3.47
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.42
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.96
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) | 3.47 | 3.88 | 3.95 | bottom 37% in New Jersey; bottom 35% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.42 | 0.67 | 0.69 | bottom 26% in New Jersey; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.96 | 3.53 | 3.50 | bottom 21% in New Jersey; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.27 | 0.50 | 0.48 | bottom 23% in New Jersey; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.9 | 39.7 | 45.8 | bottom 29% in New Jersey; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 37.5 | 37.7 | 42.9 | bottom 49% in New Jersey; top 42% 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 3.71, RN 0.45, weekend 3.17.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.71 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Hill Holdco LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 08/18/2021 |
| SMS 2021 Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 95% | 08/18/2021 |
| Stein, Shalom | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Barn Hill Holdco LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Barn Hill Property LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Dickson, Joseph | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2021 |
| Dickson, Joseph | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2023 |
| Ferrer, Victor | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2025 |
| Ferrer, Victor | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2025 |
| Nadarajah, Dayaparan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2021 |
| Nadarajah, Dayaparan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2021 |
| Peace Capital Holdings LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Schwartz, Hershel | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Schwartz, Hershel | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| SMS 2021 Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Stein, Shalom | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Stein, Shalom | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Stein, Shalom | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Thompson, Kelly | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2021 |
All 19 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 Complete Care — 85 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.
- Complete Care at Bayshore LLC — Holmdel, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Bey Lea, LLC — Toms River, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Brakeley Park — Phillipsburg, NJ · overall 2/5
- Complete Care at Brick LLC — Brick, NJ · overall 3/5
- Complete Care at Burlington Woods, LLC — Burlington, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Cedar Grove — Cedar Grove, NJ · overall 4/5
- Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC — Passaic, NJ · overall 1/5
- Complete Care at Clark LLC — Clark, NJ · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 84 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 does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Can you tell me about this citation and confirm your license and compliance status today?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the New Jersey midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 47% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 19 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 17 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | 0.1 mi | Newton, NJ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen | 0.8 mi | Newton, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Mohawk Meadows | 3.4 mi | Lafayette, NJ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 4.6 mi | Newton, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Forest Manor HCC | 12.7 mi | Blairstown, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Merry Heart Nursing Home | 14.9 mi | Succasunna, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Dwelling Place at St Clares | 15.3 mi | Dover, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Excel Care at Dover | 15.8 mi | Dover, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Heath Village | 16.1 mi | Hackettstown, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Milford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 18.7 mi | Milford, PA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Oaks at Denville, the | 19.1 mi | Denville, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Complete Care at Milford Manor LLC | 19.4 mi | West Milford, NJ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315137.
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