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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.
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.
Overlooking the tranquil community of Bridgewater, NJ, the Laurel Circle is a trusted senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. A wide array of beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can acquire the utmost care and support that they deserve.
The community is committed to offering classic amenities and services including basic cable tv, fitness center, library, telephone service, business office services, dining services, garage parking, general store, handyman services, and rehabilitative services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within the beautifully made shared spaces of this community. With Laurel Circle, seniors are assured of a worthwhile living experience.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 36th out of 274 homes 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 59m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%Laurel Circle is legally operated by Arbor At Laurel Circle, and administrated by Mr. Alok Anand.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Senior Living Communities II LLC
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 28 | 18 | This facility has 56% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (28 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 56% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 5.6 | 3.6 | This facility has 56% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.6 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 56% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
76% more staff per resident than New Jersey average
14% worse than New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
13
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
12 total: 8 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
39 total: 31 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
39
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,308 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 8 | 39 | 10,100 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,498 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 4 | 12 | 1,927 | 91 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,618 | 91 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 656 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 541 | 72 | 78% | 4.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 403 | 71 | 77% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 402 | 58 | 63% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 300 | 30 | 33% | 10 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 35 | 38% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 265 | 64 | 70% | 3.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 242 | 59 | 64% | 4.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 156 | 39 | 42% | 4 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 136 | 34 | 37% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 95 | 35 | 38% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 8% | 3.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
67% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
50% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 13, 2024 · $26K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 13, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
83% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.5
65% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
75% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.9%
198% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.1%
30% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
170% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
194% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
13% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.4%
103% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.3%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.9%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.0%
19% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.5%
12% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
33Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Laurel Circle based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #62 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 272 homes in New Jersey for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bridgewater's city center to Laurel Circle's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Laurel Circle is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Fellowship Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Basking Ridge | 67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#471 / 561 | 86.6% | +12% | 5.83 | +57% | +50% | $0 | 2 | 1.0 | - | 58 |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#477 / 640 | Brian Lawrence | $67.1M | $22.8M | 34% | 315356 | ||||
| Laurel Circle |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bridgewater (Finderne) | 35
Facility
35
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#539 / 561 | 69.8% | -9% | 4.60 | +35% | +19% | $25.9k | 27 | 5.4 | 1 | 40 |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#388 / 640 | Lcs Nj I LLC | $25.4M | $12.1M | 47.4% | 315445 |
Laurel Circle is in the Finderne neighborhood of Bridgewater.
The legal owner and operator of Laurel Circle is Arbor At Laurel Circle.
Laurel Circle has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NJ state health department records, Laurel Circle's license number is 80a000.
According to NJ state health department records, Laurel Circle's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Laurel Circle's occupancy is 70%.
Mr. Alok Anand is the administrator of Laurel Circle.
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