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Total Health inspections
7
75% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
4.0
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Little Brook Nursing And… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Little Brook Nursing And… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Califo, NJ. It offers a home-like environment with 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and organized daily activities. The facility is family-owned and has been serving the community since 1955.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
36
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79%
Residents per day (avg)
33
Occupancy rate
79%
Residents per day (avg)
33
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Private pay
82% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4.5M
Profit
$15.7K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,455,376.00
Profit
$15,685.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.4M
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
061003
CMS Certification Number:
315467
Awards:
5-STAR Government Rating in 2016, 2017, and 2018; U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 award recipient.
Ownership & operating entity
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is administrated by Ms. CYNTHIA BRADFORD.
Owner name:
LITTLE BROOK HOME, INC.
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily activities coordinated by Activities Director.
Specific Programs
24 Hour Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Sensitive Staff, Physician / Medical Director on Staff, Social Worker on Staff, Physical Therapist on Staff, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Psychiatric Consultations, Visiting Dental Services, Visiting Visual Services, Pharmacy Services available 24 Hours, Registered Dietician, Podiatric Care, Audiology Services, Palliative and Hospice Care, Pet Therapies, Transfer Agreements with local hospitals.
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Home cooked meals on site.
Meals Included
Yes
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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RC
Respite Care
Jersey City
120
No
86
PEACE CARE INC
90.8%
$21,678,116.00
$7,196,377.00
33.2%
111.10
5/5
4.0717
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07065
122
No
-
ALEXANDER, SHERITA
84.5%
$17,857,981.00
$4,886,358.00
27.4%
114.50
4/5
3.2002
3/5
2/5
5/5
3
-
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Jersey City
139
No
97
CHESTER, ERNEST
77.0%
$19,379,385.00
$8,013,894.00
41.4%
130.80
3/5
4.0441
3/5
4/5
4/5
32
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 08854
124
No
-
-
39.0%
$12,168,906.00
$3,599,583.00
29.6%
99.00
1/5
4.0972
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
-
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07830
36
No
-
FERNANDEZ, ROSA
79.0%
$4,071,504.00
$1,855,362.00
45.6%
32.50
1/5
2.8371
1/5
1/5
1/5
18
-
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Califon, NJ 07830
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
36
Total Staff
34
Employees
2
Contractors
9,437
Total Hours (Quarter)
14
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 10.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
26 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
3 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
33 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 0 | 17 | 4,632 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,979 | 91 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,176 | 88 | 97% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 450 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 55 | 60% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 164 | 62 | 68% | 2.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 22 | 24% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 20 | 22% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 5% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 4% | 2.8 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
54
158% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
20.9
7.71 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
44 citations
Complaint investigations
14 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
8
1043% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.7
Serious Health citations
0
100% below New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.4
Moderate Health citations
43
Minor Health citations
3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Jul 10, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
32
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(12.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
20
(62.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(25%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
20.2
197% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
6.8
Functional decline score
33.6
170% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
12.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
44.9%
347% above New Jersey average.
Walking Ability Worsened
41.2%
274% above New Jersey average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
14.7%
8% below New Jersey average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
1.6%
34% below New Jersey average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
8.5%
39% above New Jersey average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.7%
76% above New Jersey average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
1.8%
84% below New Jersey average.
Antipsychotic Use
34.0%
208% above New Jersey average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
66.9%
28% below New Jersey average.
Influenza Vaccine
93.9%
3% below New Jersey average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.9%
6% above New Jersey average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
26.0%
67% worse than New Jersey average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$437K
This home paid 466% more in fines than the state average.
New Jersey average:
$77K
Number of Fines
12
This home received 496% more fines than the state average.
New Jersey average:
2.0
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
New Jersey average:
0.1
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Jul 10, 2025
$95K
Civil Money Penalty
Mar 18, 2025
$255K
Civil Money Penalty
Oct 30, 2024
$38K
Civil Money Penalty
Jun 15, 2023
$14K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.0%
↓ 2.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$15,685
↑ ~$8K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,245,657
↑ ~$417K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.4%
↑ 0.2pp vs 2022
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