N J Eastern Star Home
111 Finderne Avenue · Bridgewater, NJ · 08807 · 9087224140
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315419 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.