Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village

Name: Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village
Address: 8000 FELLOWSHIP DRIVE, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, US
Telephone: 9085803800

8000 Fellowship Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 · Somerset County · 67 certified beds · avg 56 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1996

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.53

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 (10)

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
Apr 2, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Apr 2, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide the social services residents need — such as counseling, help with adjustment, or connecting to outside resources — to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Apr 2, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Apr 2, 2026	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.
Apr 2, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Apr 2, 2026	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.
Apr 2, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Apr 2, 2026	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.
Apr 2, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Jul 20, 2023	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.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	1	0	D
2026	9	0	F

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)	5.53	3.88	3.95	top 6% in New Jersey; top 7% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.48	0.67	0.69	top 4% in New Jersey; top 5% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.34	3.53	3.50	top 5% in New Jersey; top 4% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.07	0.50	0.48	top 4% in New Jersey; top 5% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	38.9	39.7	45.8	top 49% in New Jersey; top 34% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	37.7	42.9	top 42% in New Jersey; top 33% 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 5.56, RN 1.49, weekend 5.37. Staffing rating: 5/5.

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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Achenbach, Paul	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2009
Dersh, Barbara	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2011
Lawrence, Brian	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2009
Lawrence, Brian	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2009
Lawrence, Brian	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2009
Lawrence, Brian	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2009
Miller, Gregory	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2009
Morin, Stanley	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2009

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who provides social services here, and how would they support my family member's emotional and social needs?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"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)

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Complete Care at Green Knoll	4.7 mi	Bridgewater, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
The Arbor at Laurel Circle	5.5 mi	Bridgewater, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	6.0 mi	Raritan, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater	6.0 mi	Bridgewater, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Careone at Somerset Valley	6.0 mi	Bound Brook, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
N J Eastern Star Home	6.1 mi	Bridgewater, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center	7.0 mi	Green Brook, NJ	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights	7.7 mi	Berkeley Heights, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare	8.3 mi	Berkeley Heights, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace	8.7 mi	Plainfield, NJ	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315356.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village

8000 Fellowship Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 · 9085803800

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who provides social services here, and how would they support my family member's emotional and social needs?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "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 315356 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)