The Arbor at Laurel Circle
100 Monroe Street · Bridgewater, NJ · 08807 · 9085956500
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Senior Living Communities Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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 | 4.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $25,857 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 13, 2024 | Fine | $25,857 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315445 · certified since June 16, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.