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Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Newton, NJ

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129 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860 View map

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Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center operates as a 128-bed skilled nursing facility situated in Newton, New Jersey, under the administration of Mr. Joseph Schmidt. Its site at 129 Morris Turnpike is geographically characterized by a Walk Score of 86, indicating high pedestrian accessibility.

The service matrix is diversified, encompassing short-term rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and long-term residential placement, supported by a payer mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Operationally, the facility is currently utilized at a 42% occupancy rate (54 occupied beds out of 128 available), serving a population with an average length of stay calculated at approximately 3.5 months. Core service delivery is channeled through the Transitional Care Team and the Grandview Pavilion tracks, augmented by daily on-site physical therapy provision.

Analysis of the labor model reveals a total nursing allocation of 2 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, statistically skewed toward LPNs/LVNs and nurse aides. The precise distribution is 16 minutes from Registered Nurses, 1 hour 19 minutes from LPNs/LVNs, and 2 hours 5 minutes from Nurse Aides. Furthermore, physical therapists contribute a nominal 4 minutes per resident daily.

Regulatory compliance data from the New Jersey Department of Health over a five-year period documents a historical struggle with systemic compliance challenges. Prior surveys systematically identified deficiencies centered on three core domains: staffing adequacy, environmental controls (specifically regarding temperature/heating regulation), and adherence to life safety code standards. Specific failure points, substantiated through complaint investigations, included consistent inability to maintain mandated nursing assistant staffing ratios and inadequate facility temperature management protocols.

Each citation triggered the requisite submission of corrective action plans. Critically, the November 2025 inspection concluded with a classification of zero deficiencies. No penalties, such as monetary fines or license suspensions, are cataloged in the accessible documentation. This trajectory suggests the facility is potentially achieving systemic operational equilibrium following a protracted phase of documented regulatory and service delivery issues.

Facility Direct Line (973) 948-5400 vfox@homesteadrhcc.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

2h 51m per day

vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +44% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	16m per day	▼ 60% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 20m per day	▲ 44% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 6m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 26m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▼ 41% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	15m per day	▼ 47% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

104 days

128-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 86 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

42%

Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

54 / 128

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

ExpirationDecember 31, 2025 Expired

License Number61905

CMS Certification Number315378

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is administered by Mr. Joseph Schmidt.

Owner NameHomestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, LLC

Officers

Jcandl, LLC, Pj&h Holdings, Benjamin Landa, CORP The White Maple, David Rubenstein, Debbie Egert, LLC Am 145 Holdings, Rachel Dachs, Ronald Stern, Uri Lerner

Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitative Care

Residential Care

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 96 deficiencies 18 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	96	18	This facility has 433% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (96 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 433% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	19.2	3.6	This facility has 433% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (19.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 433% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	5.3	2	This facility has 165% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5.3 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 165% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	18	9	This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (18 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, found no deficiencies or complaints related to privacy practices.
The July 24, 2025 routine and complaint inspections cited 20 deficiencies including failure to maintain a clean environment, inadequate staffing, medication errors, infection control breaches, and unsafe handrails.
Multiple prior complaint investigations from 2023 through 2025 substantiated failures in maintaining required CNA staffing ratios, safe resident environments, timely abuse reporting, and proper incident investigations.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 6

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

4.83

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

21 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

28 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 7 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 24, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 24, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 24, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 24, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 76

Employees 49

Contractors 27

Staff to resident ratio 1.31 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 34

Average shift 8 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 24,913

Nursing staff breakdown

7.9 hours

8.7 hours

8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

4,609 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 9 Registered Nurse: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	22	0	22	10,095	92	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	9	20	6,365	92	100%	8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	2,172	90	98%	6.8
Registered Nurse	2	6	8	937	79	86%	7.9
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	565	63	68%	9
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	471	59	64%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	468	61	66%	7.7
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	464	58	63%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	457	63	68%	6.9
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	453	58	63%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	419	70	76%	5.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	405	62	67%	6.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	364	59	64%	6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	302	62	67%	4.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	9	11	12%	0.8

22 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

20 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 98%

8 Registered Nurse

% of Days 86%

1 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 68%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 64%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 66%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 63%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 68%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 63%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 60%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 76%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 64%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 67%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 12%

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Total fines amount $111K

44% higher than State average

State average: $77K

Number of fines 2

In line with State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $111K

State average $77K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Apr 1, 2025

$45K

Civil Money Penalty Mar 12, 2024

$66K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 5.2

24% better than State average

State average: 6.8

Functional decline score 10.2

18% better than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.8%

13% better than State average

State average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 7.7%

30% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 14.2%

11% better than State average

State average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 2.3%

5% better than State average

State average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.0%

52% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.2%

9% better than State average

State average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 8.7%

21% better than State average

State average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

8% better than State average

State average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 3.03

46% worse than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.24

11% worse than State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

27% better than State average

State average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

25% better than State average

State average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 20.5%

19% better than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 11.0%

34% worse than State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 57.5%

7% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 62.5%

23% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Total residents 58

Medicare

24.1% of residents

Medicaid

50% of residents

Private pay or other

25.9% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 51.0% ↓ 7.9pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$1.2M ↓ ~$474.0K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.0M ↓ ~$265.4K vs 2022

Operating Margin -13.5% ↓ 6.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.0%	92.4%	93.5%	92.9%	94.0%	92.8%	76.4%	79.2%	79.3%	65.5%	57.9%	58.9%	51.0%
Beds	102	102	102	102	102	102	128	128	128	128	128	128	128
Net Income	-$104,599	-$3,311,062	-$107,074	$216,251	$216,463	$454,120	-$146,358	-$119,329	-$435,584	$41,065	-$265,546	$518,171	-$1,196,711
Gross Revenue	$12,006,408	$8,542,232	$11,631,665	$12,222,397	$12,739,505	$12,668,389	$13,006,749	$13,096,937	$13,717,945	$12,818,365	$10,589,625	$11,755,925	$10,254,889
Operating Expenses	$10,565,800	$11,135,800	$9,761,670	$10,004,027	$10,300,881	$10,065,020	$10,648,400	$11,305,808	$11,823,999	$11,482,595	$9,383,729	$10,853,952	$10,162,458
Net Patient Income	-$108,892	-$3,315,979	-$154,046	$60,782	$231,713	$407,611	-$140,807	-$204,922	-$484,096	-$889,407	-$334,271	-$733,468	-$1,207,514
Net Patient Revenue	$10,456,908	$7,819,821	$9,607,624	$10,064,809	$10,532,594	$10,472,631	$10,507,593	$11,100,886	$11,339,903	$10,593,188	$9,049,458	$10,120,484	$8,954,944
Payroll Costs	$7,704,336	$7,423,921	$4,964,397	$5,363,255	$5,476,873	$5,532,807	$6,633,681	$6,897,709	$6,635,807	$6,446,177	$4,665,686	$6,303,923	$6,038,569
Operating Margin %	-1.0%	-42.4%	-1.6%	0.6%	2.2%	3.9%	-1.3%	-1.9%	-4.3%	-8.4%	-3.7%	-7.3%	-13.5%
Medicare %	13.4%	10.1%	14.3%	16.8%	18.8%	18.0%	16.2%	16.9%	17.0%	21.6%	15.7%	22.3%	19.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	70.2%	71.8%	61.4%	55.9%	51.6%	60.8%	67.4%	59.5%	56.7%	68.9%	59.3%	58.9%
Private %	86.6%	19.6%	13.8%	21.7%	25.3%	30.4%	23.0%	15.8%	23.4%	21.7%	15.4%	18.4%	21.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$296	$248	$276	$291	$301	$302	$294	$300	$306	$345	$335	$368	$376
Cost/Day	$299	$354	$281	$289	$294	$290	$298	$305	$319	$374	$347	$394	$426
Avg Length of Stay	99.1 days	126.9 days	97.5 days	93.3 days	91.9 days	92.7 days	89.3 days	92.3 days	75.6 days	74.3 days	92.0 days	76.2 days	104.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$9.0M

Net patient income

-$1.2M

For-profit Operated by a business corporation.

Net patient revenue

$9.0M

Net patient income

-$1.2M

Other income

$10.8K

Payroll costs

$6.0M 67.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.1M

Total costs

$10.2M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (69% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 69%

Private pay 26%

Medicaid 4%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 59%

Private pay 34%

Medicaid 7%

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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.


Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	NH AL	Newton	-	128	-	86	-
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Who is the owner of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is legally operated by Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Llc, and administered by Mr. JOSEPH SCHMIDT.

Is Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's license number is 61905.

When does Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's license expires on December 31, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's occupancy is 42%.

Does Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?

Mr. JOSEPH SCHMIDT is the administrator of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

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Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

22 Certified Nursing Assistant

20 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

8 Registered Nurse

1 Nurse Aide in Training

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 RN Director of Nursing

3 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

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