CareOne at Livingston

Memory Care Home
Overview of Careone at Livingston

Tucked away in Essex County, Livingston, NJ, Careone at Livingston is a dependable senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and other services. 24/7 nursing care and supervision is available to ensure residents are given immediate assistance during emergencies or anytime they require care. The community also offers comfortable accommodations, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, personal care and medication management.

Committed to fostering happy moments and joyful experiences, the community conducts a range of exciting activities and entertainment programs, including movie theaters, ice cream parlors, crafts, game rooms, music and live shows. Residents’ health needs and taste choices are prioritized with restaurant-style dining featuring the most delicious and nutrient rich meals. At Careone at Livingston, they provide an all-encompassing care that keeps residents safe, healthy and engaged.

(973) 758-4100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New Jersey average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New Jersey average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New Jersey average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 58m per day

This home provides 2% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

New Jersey average: 3h 53m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 43m per day 41m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 30m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 21m per day 2h 14m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 11m per day 3h 27m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 12m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 36m per day 29m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 76

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 54.9%
Residents per day (avg) 63
Occupancy rate
54.9%
Residents per day (avg)
63

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 23 days

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19.7M
Operating loss
-$3.2M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$19,681,600.00
Operating loss
$-3,194,238.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
34.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.0M
Total costs $22.9M
Bed community size
76-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
76%
Occupied Beds
58 of 76
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
January 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 306301
CMS Certification Number: 315479
Accreditations: Advanced Standing for Assisted Living Facilities

Ownership & operating entity

CareOne at Livingston is legally operated by CARE TWO, LLC, and administrated by Mr. MICHAEL BRIENZA.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Des 2009 Gst Trust, Des Holding CO INC, Daniel Straus, Daniel E Straus Des-c 2009 Grat

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
76 units
Total beds
76 units

Care Services

Alzheimer's Certification
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Long-Term Care
Home Care
Independent Living
Palliative & Hospice Care
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Art Therapy
Concierge
Excursions
Movie Theater
Multigenerational Programming
Music Therapy
Outdoor Patio / Courtyard
Pet Therapy
Recreation Activities and Programming
Restaurant-style Dining
Room Service
Transportation Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Restaurant-style Dining, Room Service

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
Total residents icon

Total Residents: 120

Types of Care at CareOne at Livingston

Skilled Nursing Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care Nursing Care
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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

8 visits/inspections

3 complaint inspections

5 routine inspections

Routine Scope And Severity F – Moderate Concern

On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).

Latest inspection

Date:November 19, 2025

16 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

12 deficiencies identified during routine visits

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Memory Care around Essex County

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Complete Care at Cedar Grove
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

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

Cedar Grove
190
No
20
COMPLETE CARE AT WATERVIEW, LLC
91.0%
$21,796,557.00
$5,157,277.00
23.7%
175.60
4/5
3.7200
3/5
2/5
5/5
18
-67%
-4%
+18%
CareOne at Livingston
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

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

Livingston
120
No
12
CARE TWO, LLC
54.9%
$19,658,815.00
$6,834,717.00
34.8%
62.50
5/5
3.9588
4/5
4/5
5/5
17
-53%
+2%
-29%
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange)
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

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

West Orange
56
Yes
39
ARDEN COURTS OF W. ORANGE NJ, LLC
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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Little Senior Residence
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

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

Montclair
-
No
83
LITTLE NURSING HOME, INC.
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Address 2.3 miles from city center

Address 68 Passaic Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

112
Total Staff
110
Employees
2
Contractors
32,742
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse58.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse177.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant357.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
62 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
15 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
22 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.4%
of total hours from contractors
460 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3503513,21291100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse170177,01891100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist140142,0188897%6.9
RN Director of Nursing4041,6578492%8.2
Registered Nurse5051,1177987%8.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician7181,0977380%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,0678897%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide5059447380%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist2027646470%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4047317380%6.7
Qualified Social Worker2025566470%6.5
Administrator2025206470%8
Dietitian2025125662%8
Occupational Therapy Aide3034936369%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Medical Director0116033%20
Dental Services Staff1011044%2.5
Medication Aide/Technician101811%7.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 17
Citations per inspection
3.4

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

12 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

16 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

1 minor citation More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 23, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 23, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 14, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 14, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: CareOne, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
71 Total Residents
Medicare 18 (25.4%)
Medicaid 31 (43.7%)
Private Pay/Other 22 (31%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.7
43% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.6
9% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.8%
87% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 10.9%
32% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.7%
124% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 29.6%
162% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.1%
35% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.84
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.19
83% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.6%
20% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
41% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.5%
17% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.0%
17% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.0%
51% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 49.2%
8% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.5%
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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