Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
136
135 employees · 1 contractor · 61 on an average day CareOne at The Highlands
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Edison, NJ
ALM Inspection Grade
A
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CareOne at The Highlands
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Edison, NJ
ALM Inspection Grade
A
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CareOne at The Highlands accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CareOne at the Highlands is a nursing home in Edison, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports residents who need ongoing residential care. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, making the community suitable for short-term caregiving support.
CareOne at the Highlands has 122 beds. Short-term rehabilitation is available for residents who need a temporary care setting focused on rehabilitation rather than long-term residence. The community also offers Alzheimer’s and memory care in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. That may make it a good fit for a person who needs both memory support and protection from leaving unsupervised.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options for covered care or direct payment. Ms. Vicki Hayes serves as administrator, and Care One At Birchwood operates the community.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 155th out of 281 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 34m
This nursing home is ranked 155th out of 281 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 34mStandout metric: Physical therapist is +74% above New Jersey average
3 of 6 metrics below New Jersey average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. All 12 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
12 staff · 7.9-hour shifts
44m
↑ 6% · NJ 41mThis facility: 44m per resident per day, 6% above the New Jersey average of 41m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 12 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
12 staff · 7.9-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 18 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
18 staff · 7.8-hour shifts
55m
↓ 2% · NJ 56mThis facility: 55m per resident per day, 2% below the New Jersey average of 56m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 18 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
18 staff · 7.8-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. All 41 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
41 staff · 8.2-hour shifts
1h 56m
↓ 14% · NJ 2h 14mThis facility: 1h 56m per resident per day, 14% below the New Jersey average of 2h 14m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 41 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
41 staff · 8.2-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
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.
10m
↑ 74% · NJ 6mThis facility: 10m per resident per day, 74% above the New Jersey average of 6m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 14m
↓ 6% · NJ 3h 27mThis facility: 3h 14m per resident per day, 6% below the New Jersey average of 3h 27m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
41m
↑ 41% · NJ 29mThis facility: 41m per resident per day, 41% above the New Jersey average of 29m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
136
135 employees · 1 contractor · 61 on an average day
136 total staff / 90 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2026).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.51 : 1
↓ 13% · NJ 1.74This facility: 1.51 staff per resident, 13% below the New Jersey average of 1.74 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
136 staff ÷ 90 residents
See full New Jersey ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8 h
≈ 0% · NJ 8 hThis facility: 8 h, level with the New Jersey average of 8 h (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
44,343 staff hours this quarter
See full New Jersey ranking →99.8% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
New Jersey average: 87.2% · Contractors this quarter: Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
122
Rank #178 / 331Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 178th out of 331 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
122
Rank #178 / 331Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 178th out of 331 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #336 / 349Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 336th out of 349 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #336 / 349Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 336th out of 349 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #174 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 174th out of 293 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #174 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 174th out of 293 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
85.9%
This home usually has limited availability
Based on 104.8 residents and 122 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)
Similar to the New Jersey average: 84.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
53
days
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+
Not Accredited
How BBB ratings workAbout This Community
Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
License Number061202
CMS Certification Number315132
CareOne at The Highlands is legally operated by Care One At Birchwood LLC, and administered by Ms. Vicki Hayes.
OfficersPeople and entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this community, as listed in New Jersey's licensing records.Des Holding CO INC; Daniel Straus; Daniel E Straus Des-C 2009 Grat
Profit StatusFor-profit
Long Term Care
122 units
Total beds
122 units
Resident Council
Short-Term Rehab
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Stroke Recovery
Wound Care ManagementClinical care for preventing, assessing, and treating wounds, including pressure injuries and surgical wounds. It can support healing and reduce complications.
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
93 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
11 points above the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Typical
48 severity-weighted points (27 deficiencies) · 24% lower than the typical CMS-certified NJ facility (median: 63)
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Strong
25 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified NJ facility (median: 33)
Total health inspections
5
↑ 22% · NJ 4.1This facility: 5, 22% above the New Jersey average of 4.1 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
27
Rank #186 / 283Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 186th out of 283 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 283 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 14% · NJ 23.6This facility: 27, 14% above the New Jersey average of 23.6 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
5.4
Rank #140 / 283Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 140th out of 283 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 283 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 8% · NJ 5.84This facility: 5.4, 8% below the New Jersey average of 5.84 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
27 of 27 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · NJ 0.7This facility: 0, 100% below the New Jersey average of 0.7 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · NJ 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the New Jersey average of 0.4 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
27
↑ 22% · NJ 22.2This facility: 27, 22% above the New Jersey average of 22.2 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · NJ 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the New Jersey average of 0.4 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Oct 23, 2025 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 7 of 27 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Oct 23, 2025
2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
May 28, 2025
7 citations
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
May 16, 2025
2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Aug 12, 2024
2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jan 12, 2024
14 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 27 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
7 deficiencies (26%)
Quality of Life & Care
4 deficiencies (15%)
Pharmacy Services
4 deficiencies (15%)
Resident Rights
3 deficiencies (11%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3 deficiencies (11%)
Infection Control
2 deficiencies (7%)
Nursing & Physician Services
2 deficiencies (7%)
Nutrition & Dietary
1 deficiency (4%)
Administration
1 deficiency (4%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Oct 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.
Total fines
$0
NJ avg $85KNew Jersey average: $84,527. Average among the 141 New Jersey facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
NJ avg 1.7New Jersey average: 1.7. Average among the 141 New Jersey facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
NJ avg 0.06New Jersey average: 0.06. Average among the 141 New Jersey facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the New Jersey average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
↓ 11% · NJ 4.5This facility: 4.0, 11% below the NJ average of 4.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 31% · NJ 3.8This facility: 5.0, 31% above the NJ average of 3.8 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
7.8
Score · lower is better
↑ 40% · NJ 5.5This facility: 7.8, 40% above the NJ average of 5.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.2
Score · lower is better
↓ 11% · NJ 10.3This facility: 9.2, 11% below the NJ average of 10.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 3 better, 7 worse, 3 near NJ average
8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.9%
↑ 31% · NJ 8.3This facility: 10.9, 31% above the NJ average of 8.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.9%
↑ 31% · NJ 8.3This facility: 10.9, 31% above the NJ average of 8.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.6%
↑ 32% · NJ 7.3This facility: 9.6, 32% above the NJ average of 7.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.6%
↑ 32% · NJ 7.3This facility: 9.6, 32% above the NJ average of 7.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.1%
↓ 53% · NJ 15.2This facility: 7.1, 53% below the NJ average of 15.2 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.1%
↓ 53% · NJ 15.2This facility: 7.1, 53% below the NJ average of 15.2 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
↑ 166% · NJ 0.7This facility: 2.0, 166% above the NJ average of 0.7 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
↑ 166% · NJ 0.7This facility: 2.0, 166% above the NJ average of 0.7 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
≈ 0% · NJ 2.3This facility: 2.3, level with the NJ average of 2.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
≈ 0% · NJ 2.3This facility: 2.3, level with the NJ average of 2.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
↑ 92% · NJ 5.3This facility: 10.1, 92% above the NJ average of 5.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
↑ 92% · NJ 5.3This facility: 10.1, 92% above the NJ average of 5.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
↑ 27% · NJ 4.7This facility: 5.9, 27% above the NJ average of 4.7 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
↑ 27% · NJ 4.7This facility: 5.9, 27% above the NJ average of 4.7 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
29.1%
↑ 132% · NJ 12.5This facility: 29.1, 132% above the NJ average of 12.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
29.1%
↑ 132% · NJ 12.5This facility: 29.1, 132% above the NJ average of 12.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.1%
↑ 33% · NJ 12.9This facility: 17.1, 33% above the NJ average of 12.9 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.1%
↑ 33% · NJ 12.9This facility: 17.1, 33% above the NJ average of 12.9 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
↑ 7% · NJ 93.0This facility: 99.6, 7% above the NJ average of 93.0 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
↑ 7% · NJ 93.0This facility: 99.6, 7% above the NJ average of 93.0 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
↑ 1% · NJ 96.8This facility: 97.3, 1% above the NJ average of 96.8 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
↑ 1% · NJ 96.8This facility: 97.3, 1% above the NJ average of 96.8 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.52
↓ 27% · NJ 2.08This facility: 1.52, 27% below the NJ average of 2.08 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.52
↓ 27% · NJ 2.08This facility: 1.52, 27% below the NJ average of 2.08 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
↑ 3% · NJ 1.12This facility: 1.15, 3% above the NJ average of 1.12 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
↑ 3% · NJ 1.12This facility: 1.15, 3% above the NJ average of 1.12 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.5%
↓ 10% · US 53.7This facility: 48.5, 10% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
48.5%
↓ 10% · US 53.7This facility: 48.5, 10% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.9%
↑ 11% · US 50.6This facility: 55.9, 11% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.9%
↑ 11% · US 50.6This facility: 55.9, 11% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.2%
↑ 191% · US 0.8This facility: 2.2, 191% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.2%
↑ 191% · US 0.8This facility: 2.2, 191% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
↓ 8% · NJ 1.1This facility: 1.0, 8% below the NJ average of 1.1 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
↓ 8% · NJ 1.1This facility: 1.0, 8% below the NJ average of 1.1 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
↑ 23% · NJ 79.0This facility: 97.2, 23% above the NJ average of 79.0 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
↑ 23% · NJ 79.0This facility: 97.2, 23% above the NJ average of 79.0 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.9%
↑ 14% · NJ 79.5This facility: 90.9, 14% above the NJ average of 79.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.9%
↑ 14% · NJ 79.5This facility: 90.9, 14% above the NJ average of 79.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.5%
↓ 7% · NJ 25.4This facility: 23.5, 7% below the NJ average of 25.4 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.5%
↓ 7% · NJ 25.4This facility: 23.5, 7% below the NJ average of 25.4 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.4%
↑ 39% · NJ 8.2This facility: 11.4, 39% above the NJ average of 8.2 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.4%
↑ 39% · NJ 8.2This facility: 11.4, 39% above the NJ average of 8.2 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
CareOne at The Highlands’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 272 New Jersey nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, but less than last year
−6.5% operating margin
+8.5 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 5 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$1.1M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends more on payroll than most New Jersey homes
60.0% payroll share of revenue
NJ average 52.9%Rank #41 / 272Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 41st out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll fell $1.0M while revenue fell $0.2M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with New Jersey homes.
Revenue & profit
Losing money on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | NJ median | Compared with NJ homesRank in NJ | In short |
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| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $16.4M | −$0.2M | Trend 20172024 | NJ median $17.7M | Rank in NJ Rank #160 / 272Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 160th out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 41% of homes | Below NJ median Higher net patient revenue than 41% of NJ homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $17.5M | −$1.6M | Trend 20172024 | NJ median $18.3M | Rank in NJ Rank #154 / 272Operating expenses — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 154th out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for operating expenses. Shows everything it cost to run the home — staff, supplies, rent, admin — compared with other New Jersey homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Expenses in dollars mostly follow how big a home is, so this compares size, not efficiency; read it next to operating margin. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 44% of homes | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$1.1M | +$1.4M | Trend 20172024 | NJ median −$0.2M | Rank in NJ Rank #201 / 272Net patient income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 201st out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for net patient income. Shows net patient revenue minus operating expenses, compared with other New Jersey homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes that lost money on care are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 26% of homes | Loss, narrowing Resident care lost money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −6.5% | +8.5 pts | Trend 20172024 | NJ median −1.5% | Rank in NJ Rank #199 / 272Operating margin — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 199th out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for operating margin. Shows net patient income as a share of net patient revenue, compared with other New Jersey homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Unlike the dollar figures it does not follow size, so it is the fairest comparison of financial health between a small home and a large one. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 27% of homes | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.0M | — | Trend — | NJ median $0.0M | Rank in NJ Rank #193 / 263Other income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 193rd out of 263 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for other income. Shows income from outside resident care — investments, grants, rentals, services — compared with other New Jersey homes reporting a recent fiscal year. It is not part of net patient revenue; a high rank here can offset a loss on care. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 27% of homes | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | −$1.1M | +$0.8M | Trend — | NJ median −$0.0M | Rank in NJ Rank #220 / 272Net income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 220th out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for net income. Shows the bottom line after other income, compared with other New Jersey homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes with a net loss are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 19% of homes | Loss The bottom line is below zero even after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends more of revenue on staff than most New Jersey homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | NJ median | Compared with NJ homesRank in NJ | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $9.9M | −$1.0M | Trend 20172024 | NJ median $8.3M | Rank in NJ Rank #97 / 272Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 97th out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 65% of homes | Above NJ median Higher payroll than 65% of NJ homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 60.0% | −5.1 pts | Trend 20172024 | NJ median 48.8% | Rank in NJ Rank #41 / 272Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 41st out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 85% of homes | 7.1 pts over NJ average The NJ average is 52.9% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · NJ benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the New Jersey payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin NJ payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Net patient revenue | $18.8M | $18.7M | $18.4M | $19.4M | $16.4M | $17.7M | $16.6M | $16.4M |
| Operating expenses | $17.9M | $18.0M | $19.9M | $19.3M | $18.0M | $19.0M | $19.1M | $17.5M |
| Net patient income | $0.9M | $0.7M | −$1.5M | $0.1M | −$1.5M | −$1.3M | −$2.5M | −$1.1M |
| Operating margin | 4.6% | 3.7% | −8.0% | 0.3% | −9.3% | −7.2% | −15.0% | −6.5% |
| Net income | $0.9M | $0.7M | −$1.5M | $0.9M | −$0.8M | −$1.2M | −$1.9M | −$1.1M |
| Payroll costs | $10.4M | $11.2M | $11.5M | $11.1M | $10.0M | $10.3M | $10.8M | $9.9M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 55.5% | 60.0% | 62.2% | 57.4% | 61.1% | 57.8% | 65.1% | 60.0% |
| Beds | 122 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 122 |
| Gross revenue | $33.6M | $33.9M | $35.7M | $32.1M | $26.5M | $27.7M | $27.9M | $27.9M |
| Salaries | $9.1M | $9.5M | $9.5M | $9.7M | $8.6M | $8.7M | $8.9M | $9.0M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.3M | $1.7M | $1.9M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.5M | $1.9M | $0.9M |
| Contract labor | — | — | $0.0M | $0.8M | $1.0M | $1.3M | $0.4M | $0.1M |
| Other operating costs | $7.5M | $6.8M | $8.4M | $8.2M | $7.9M | $8.8M | $8.3M | $7.6M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $465 | $458 | $454 | $523 | $482 | $470 | $442 | $431 |
| Cost per day | $444 | $441 | $490 | $521 | $527 | $504 | $508 | $458 |
| Average length of stay | 39.9 days | 41.8 days | 49.1 days | 51.9 days | 54.6 days | 44.4 days | 44.0 days | 52.7 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Arriving
723 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
260 · 36%
Medicaid
30 · 4%
Private pay & other
433 · 60%
Resident snapshot
90 residents · Sep 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
17 · 19%
Medicaid
41 · 46%
Private pay & other
32 · 36%
Leaving
725 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
249 · 34%
Medicaid
76 · 10%
Private pay & other
400 · 55%
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Reviews (1)
CareOne at The Highlands Reviews
Terrencia Smith
My mother attended this Care One facility for about 4 weeks. Upon enetering her room, there was a foul smell of mildew that grew stronger when the bathroom door was opened. The water was leaking through the wall and there were various tiles missing in the shower, exposing a black substance growing near the faucet. The paint is discolored as well (water damage), throughout the room and the molding was dirty. There was even an incident where her room flooded and all of her belongings got wet. Also, she was placed in a broken bed that was supposed to be replaced but never was replaced throughout her stay. Additionally, the receptionist frequently had her small dog at the reception counter, even occassionally on the counter. The dog was not wearing any signage indicating he was a service or therapy dog. Also, my mother was placed on a low sodium diet but was never given a menu of options, however she was fed pizza and hotdogs throughout her stay. The facility is grossly understaffed. My mother was undressed and left naked for over a half an hour. When complaints were made, the attitude of the staff, towards us, got worse, so my mother did not want us to complain any further.
Rating Their Experiences
What do you like most about living here?
20% of the staff
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
No
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
No
How was the units offered in this community?
Terrible. Smelled like mildew due to water leakage and damage
Do you feel safe living in this community?
No
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
2
Are special diets handled well?
No
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
No
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
No
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Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 52.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| CareOne at The Highlands | NH RC SNF | Edison (North Edison) | 122
Facility
122
NJ AVG
143
Rank
#178 / 331 | A |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
NJ AVG
84.2%
Rank
#174 / 293 | +2% | 3.57
Facility
3.57
NJ AVG
3.96
Rank
#155 / 281 | -7% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 27
Facility
27
NJ AVG
23.6
Rank
#186 / 283 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
NJ AVG
5.8
Rank
#140 / 283 | - | 105 | A+ |
4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#336 / 349 | Care One At Birchwood LLC | $16.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$18.9M
Rank
#160 / 272 | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#97 / 272 | 60%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
60%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
52.9%
Rank
#41 / 272 | 315132 | ||||
| Roosevelt Care Centers | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Edison | 362
Facility
362
NJ AVG
143
Rank
#4 / 331 | ? |
43.6%
Facility
43.6%
NJ AVG
84.2%
Rank
#289 / 293 | -48% | 4.64
Facility
4.64
NJ AVG
3.96
Rank
#44 / 281 | -46% | +17% | $27.4k
Facility
$27.4k
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#210 / 283 | 20
Facility
20
NJ AVG
23.6
Rank
#114 / 283 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
NJ AVG
5.8
Rank
#198 / 283 | 1 | 158 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#96 / 349 | Middlesex County Improvement Authority | $30.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$30.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$18.9M
Rank
#21 / 272 | $13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#28 / 272 | 45%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
45%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
52.9%
Rank
#179 / 272 | 315039 | ||||
| Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH MC SNF | Edison | 280
Facility
280
NJ AVG
143
Rank
#13 / 331 | C- |
82.6%
Facility
82.6%
NJ AVG
84.2%
Rank
#204 / 293 | -2% | 3.68
Facility
3.68
NJ AVG
3.96
Rank
#143 / 281 | +54% | -7% | $102.8k
Facility
$102.8k
NJ AVG
$85.7k
Rank
#255 / 283 | 26
Facility
26
NJ AVG
23.6
Rank
#174 / 283 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
NJ AVG
5.8
Rank
#123 / 283 | 2 | 231 | - |
38
Facility
38
NJ AVG
52
Rank
#238 / 349 | Edison Healthcare LLC | $25.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$25.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$18.9M
Rank
#40 / 272 | $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#57 / 272 | 44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG
52.9%
Rank
#181 / 272 | 315279 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial assistance
Get financial aid guidance Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Jersey
CareOne at The Highlands is in Edison, New Jersey. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Eligibility
- General
- Adults age 65+ or younger people who are blind or disabled and meet Medicaid financial and clinical eligibility for long-term services and supports.
- NJ specifics
- MLTSS delivers long-term services through NJ FamilyCare managed care.
What it provides
- Coordinated Medicaid long-term care at home or in eligible facilities; covered supports include care management; respite; home-delivered meals and personal emergency response systems.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- 2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
- NJ specifics
- Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.
What it provides
- Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
- Income limit
- 2026 · No more than 365% of the federal poverty level; official program page lists $4,855/month individual and $6,582/month married couple.
- Asset limit
- Countable resources at or below $40,000 individual or $60,000 couple.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 60+, nursing-home level of care, and desire to remain at home; JACC does not serve people enrolled in Medicaid such as NJ FamilyCare or MLTSS.
What it provides
- Care management and an individualized plan of home/community services.
Statewide Respite Care Program
Statewide Respite Care Program
- Income limit
- 2026 gross monthly maximum: $2,982 single or $5,964 married combined.
- Asset limit
- Liquid-asset maximum: $40,000 single or $60,000 married combined.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey adults 18+ living in the community with certified functional impairment and daily unpaid care or supervision. Financial rules apply; participation cannot overlap with MLTSS, JACC, Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services or Congregate Housing Services.
What it provides
- Short-term or intermittent respite for an unpaid caregiver; the care recipient’s income determines a 0%–25% share of service costs.
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
- Income limit
- 2026 · Annual income less than $54,943 single or $62,390 married.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.
What it provides
- Covered prescription copay generally $5 for generic and $7 for brand-name drugs; subject to coordination with Medicare Part D.
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
- Income limit
- 2026 · Annual income between $54,943 and $64,943 single, or between $62,390 and $72,390 married.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.
What it provides
- Covered prescriptions generally cost the member $15 plus half the remaining drug cost; with program-specific catastrophic protection.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
- NJ specifics
- QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
Universal Service Fund (USF)
- Income limit
- 2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible New Jersey households with qualifying natural-gas or electric costs; assistance depends on household income and energy burden.
- NJ specifics
- USF accepts applications year-round and shares an application with LIHEAP.
What it provides
- Monthly credits on qualifying natural-gas and electric bills.
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Income limit
- 2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible households responsible for home-heating costs, including qualifying heating costs included in rent.
- NJ specifics
- The 2026–2027 LIHEAP application period runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, subject to funding; the combined application also screens for USF.
What it provides
- Assistance with eligible home-heating costs; qualifying households may also receive medically necessary cooling assistance.
Lifeline Utility Assistance
Lifeline Utility Assistance
- Income limit
- PAAD-based eligibility in 2026: income below $54,943 single or $62,390 married; age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security Disability.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey residents who meet PAAD criteria or a specified qualifying assistance category; applies to eligible utility customers and tenants whose gas/electric costs are included in rent.
What it provides
- A $225 annual electric/gas bill credit or eligible tenant payment. SSI recipients receive the utility supplement through their SSI payment instead of a second Lifeline award.
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
- Income limit
- 2026 income no greater than $54,943 single or $62,390 married; PAAD/Lifeline verification rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey residents with hearing loss who meet PAAD/Lifeline age-or-disability and financial criteria. Beneficiaries must be enrolled in PAAD or Lifeline; if not already enrolled, complete NJSave before applying for HAAAD. Other hearing-aid coverage is considered.
What it provides
- Reimbursement up to $500 for one hearing aid or $1,000 for two per calendar year; partial insurance coverage may qualify within program rules.
Know before you visit
Frequently Asked Questions about CareOne at The Highlands
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is CareOne at The Highlands in?
CareOne at The Highlands is in the North Edison neighborhood of Edison.
02 Who is the owner of CareOne at The Highlands?
CareOne at The Highlands is legally operated by Care One At Birchwood LLC, and administered by Ms. Vicki Hayes.
03 Is CareOne at The Highlands in a walkable area?
CareOne at The Highlands has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
04 What is the license number of CareOne at The Highlands?
According to NJ state health department records, CareOne at The Highlands's license number is 061202.
05 When does CareOne at The Highlands's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, CareOne at The Highlands's license expires on April 30, 2027.
06 What is the occupancy rate at CareOne at The Highlands?
CareOne at The Highlands's occupancy is 85.9%.
07 Are pets allowed at CareOne at The Highlands?
No, CareOne at The Highlands has a no-pet policy.
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