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Total Health inspections
6
50% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
4.0
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in Newton, NJ, and specializes in Short-Term Rehabilitation, Postoperative Care, and Long Term Care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and a supportive environment for its residents. It offers a variety of services including rehabilitative therapy and community-based programs.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
128
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
51%
Residents per day (avg)
59
Occupancy rate
51%
Residents per day (avg)
59
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.3M
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10,265,692.00
Operating loss
$-1,196,711.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.5M
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
061905
CMS Certification Number:
315378
Ownership & operating entity
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is administrated by Mr. JOSEPH SCHMIDT.
Owner name:
HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitative Care, Residential Care, Transitional Care Team, Amenities & Services, Grandview Pavilion, Resources, Careers, Meet Our Staff, Volunteer, COVID-19 Updates, News, Contact Us, Visit Us
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
The Homestead offers a variety of dining options for residents.
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.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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RC
Respite Care
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No
86
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90.8%
$21,678,116.00
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33.2%
111.10
5/5
4.0717
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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84.5%
$17,857,981.00
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114.50
4/5
3.2002
3/5
2/5
5/5
3
-
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
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Jersey City
139
No
97
CHESTER, ERNEST
77.0%
$19,379,385.00
$8,013,894.00
41.4%
130.80
3/5
4.0441
3/5
4/5
4/5
32
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
-
AM 145 HOLDINGS, LLC
51.0%
$10,254,889.00
$4,999,146.00
48.7%
59.20
2/5
2.8443
1/5
1/5
5/5
2
-
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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124
No
-
-
39.0%
$12,168,906.00
$3,599,583.00
29.6%
99.00
1/5
4.0972
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
-
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
83
Total Staff
55
Employees
28
Contractors
23,674
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 10 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
55 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
18.1%
of total hours from contractors
4,274 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 7
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Medical Director: 1
Registered Nurse: 4
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 0 | 24 | 8,623 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 7 | 19 | 6,362 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,957 | 91 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,538 | 79 | 87% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 774 | 71 | 78% | 6.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 4 | 6 | 485 | 52 | 57% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 478 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 60 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 61 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 441 | 69 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 420 | 62 | 68% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 398 | 72 | 79% | 5.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 163 | 24 | 26% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 128 | 27 | 30% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 23 | 25% | 1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1% | 6.5 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
29
39% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
20.9
4.83 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
23 citations
Complaint investigations
8 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.7
Serious Health citations
1
150% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.4
Moderate Health citations
28
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
58
Total Residents
Medicare
14
(24.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
29
(50%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
15
(25.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
5.2
24% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
6.8
Functional decline score
10.2
18% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
12.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
8.8%
13% below New Jersey average.
Walking Ability Worsened
7.7%
30% below New Jersey average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
14.2%
11% below New Jersey average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
2.3%
5% below New Jersey average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
3.0%
52% below New Jersey average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
100% below New Jersey average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% below New Jersey average.
Antipsychotic Use
8.7%
21% below New Jersey average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
8% above New Jersey average.
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
3% above New Jersey average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.2%
9% below New Jersey average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
27% better than New Jersey average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
25% better than New Jersey average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$111K
This home paid 44% more in fines than the state average.
New Jersey average:
$77K
Number of Fines
2
This home is near the state average.
New Jersey average:
2.0
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
New Jersey average:
0.1
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Apr 1, 2025
$45K
Civil Money Penalty
Mar 12, 2024
$66K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
51.0%
↓ 7.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,196,711
↓ ~$1.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,023,420
↓ ~$140K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-11.7%
↓ 16.1pp vs 2022
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