Occupancy rate
89%
In line with New Jersey averagePrimarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Nursing Home
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Califo, NJ. It offers a home-like environment with 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and organized daily activities. The facility is family-owned and has been serving the community since 1955.
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
36
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.9%
Residents per day (avg)
33
Occupancy rate
88.9%
Residents per day (avg)
33
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Private pay
82% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.5M
Profit
$15.7K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4,455,376.00
Profit
$15,685.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.9M
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.
$2.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.4M
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with New Jersey averageOccupied beds
32 / 36
Average residents
119 per day
License details
Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Expiration
December 31, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
61003
CMS Certification Number:
315467
Awards:
5-STAR Government Rating in 2016, 2017, and 2018; U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 award recipient.
Ownership & operating entity
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is administrated by Ms. CYNTHIA BRADFORD.
Owner name:
LITTLE BROOK HOME, INC.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Lazare Grp INC., John Hampilos, Dr . Rosa Maria Fernandez
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily activities coordinated by Activities Director.
Specific Programs
24 Hour Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Sensitive Staff, Physician / Medical Director on Staff, Social Worker on Staff, Physical Therapist on Staff, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Psychiatric Consultations, Visiting Dental Services, Visiting Visual Services, Pharmacy Services available 24 Hours, Registered Dietician, Podiatric Care, Audiology Services, Palliative and Hospice Care, Pet Therapies, Transfer Agreements with local hospitals.
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Home cooked meals on site.
Meals Included
Yes
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
14 visits/inspections
Results
92 with citations
0 without citations
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations
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Latest inspection
Date:November 19, 2025
45 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
7
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
54
Citations per inspection
7.71
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
40 of 54 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 54 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 54 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
8
8
1043% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
8 critical citations
0 serious citations
43 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Jul 10, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
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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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Peace Care St. Ann‘s
+184%
+5%
+18%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Jersey City (Greenville)
120
86
PEACE CARE INC
90.8%
$21,678,116.00
$7,196,377.00
33.2%
111.10
4.0717
-
12
-
+184%+5%+18%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
+142%
+4%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Jersey City (Journal Square)
139
97
CHESTER, ERNEST
77.0%
$19,379,385.00
$8,013,894.00
41.4%
130.80
4.0441
32
15
1
+142%+4%
0%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
-14%
+6%
-49%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 08854
124
-
-
39.0%
$12,168,906.00
$3,599,583.00
29.6%
99.00
4.0972
1
34
3
-14%+6%-49%-
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
+46%
-27%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07830
36
-
FERNANDEZ, ROSA
79.0%
$4,071,504.00
$1,855,362.00
45.6%
32.50
2.8371
18
54
8
+46%-27%+3%-
Active Day Adult Services
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 08872
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Peace Care St. Ann‘s
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Jersey City (Greenville)
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
PEACE CARE INC
CCN:
315413
Occupancy:
90.8%
Home Revenue:
$21,678,116.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,196,377.00
Payroll %:
33.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0717
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
+184%
+184%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Jersey City (Journal Square)
Bed Count:
139
Operator:
CHESTER, ERNEST
CCN:
315452
Occupancy:
77.0%
Home Revenue:
$19,379,385.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,013,894.00
Payroll %:
41.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
130.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0441
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
32
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+142%
+142%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
0%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NJ 08854
Bed Count:
124
CCN:
315522
Occupancy:
39.0%
Home Revenue:
$12,168,906.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,599,583.00
Payroll %:
29.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
99.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0972
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
34
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-49%
-49%
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NJ 07830
Bed Count:
36
Operator:
FERNANDEZ, ROSA
CCN:
315467
Occupancy:
79.0%
Home Revenue:
$4,071,504.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,855,362.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
32.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.8371
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
18
Citations:
54
Severe Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
+46%
+46%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
36
Total Staff
34
Employees
2
Contractors
9,437
Total Hours (Quarter)
14
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 10.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
26 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
3 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
33 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 0 | 17 | 4,632 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,979 | 91 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,176 | 88 | 97% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 450 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 55 | 60% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 164 | 62 | 68% | 2.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 22 | 24% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 20 | 22% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 5% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 4% | 2.8 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
32 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (12.5%)
Medicaid
20 residents (62.5%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (25%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
20.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
20.2
197% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.6
170% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
44.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
44.9%
347% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
41.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
41.2%
274% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.7%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
34% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
39% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
76% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
6% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.8%
84% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
34.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
34.0%
208% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.9%
28% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.9%
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%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.0%
67% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$437K
466% higher than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
Number of fines
12
496% more fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$437K
New Jersey average
$77K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 10, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 10, 2025
$95K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 18, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 18, 2025
$255K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2024
$38K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 15, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 15, 2023
$14K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.0%
↓ 2.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$15,685
↑ ~$8K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,245,657
↑ ~$417K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.4%
↑ 0.2pp vs 2022
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