Careone at East Brunswick
599 Cranbury Road · East Brunswick, NJ · 08816 · 7329670100
132 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Careone
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315472 · certified since February 4, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.