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New Jersey Eastern Star
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Bridgewater, NJ
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New Jersey Eastern Star

Nursing Home & Respite Care · Bridgewater, NJ
CMS overall rating Info 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.
111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of New Jersey Eastern Star

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For over six decades, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing, a fixture in Bridgewater, New Jersey, upholds a tradition of dignified, professional, and clinically expert care. The dedicated staff takes pride in fostering a compassionate, patient-centered environment for sub-acute and long-term care residents, aiming for thriving experiences in their enriching nursing community.

Offering specialized sub-acute treatments and long-term care options. The focus on individual care needs, community, and belonging ensures that residents receive personalized attention, creating a sense of peace and security in the capable and compassionate care of the New Jersey Eastern Star Home staff.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg. ▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 64.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 64.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg. ▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 45th out of 294 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.
4h 28m per day
Rank #45 / 294Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 294 homes in New Jersey. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 294 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)
vs New Jersey avg
+15%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +26% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 51m per day ▲ 23% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 1h 6m per day ▲ 18% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 2h 23m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 57m per day ▲ 15% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 5m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 37m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
109 days
Bed community size
82-bed community Rank #432 / 561Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 432nd out of 561 homes in New Jersey. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #285 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th out of 640 homes in New Jersey. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #177 / 496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 496 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
70 / 82
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License Number031804
CMS Certification Number315419

Ownership & Operating Entity

New Jersey Eastern Star is legally operated by N J Eastern Star Home, and administered by Dawn Giakas.

Officers

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

Dr . Alicia Carter-mead, Bernard Byrne, Bryan Wallace, Carole Moore, David Wack, Deborah Ledoux, Diane Schmolze, Elaine Bellan, Jessica Walton, Jessica Walton, John Zioance, Kenneth Billingham, Linda Kaplarczuk, Susan Foster

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
82 units
Total beds
82 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Sub-Acute

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsClinical Services, Food Menu

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Inspection History

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

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 27 deficiencies 8 inspections 1 complaint investigation

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 3 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (50% above)
• Deficiencies per year (50% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (70% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total inspections (11% below)
• Complaint investigations (67% below)
Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2718 This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (27 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 4.53 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4.5 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.42 This facility has 70% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (3.4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 70% worse
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 23 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
23 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 89 This facility has 11% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (8 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 11% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 13 This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (1 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 67% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on September 27, 2024, found three deficiencies related to catheter care, medication errors (7.41%), and infection prevention practices.
  • The May 17, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failures in discharge documentation, diet order compliance, respiratory care, pharmaceutical services, and food safety with seven cited deficiencies.
  • The May 17, 2023 recertification survey cited 11 deficiencies including staffing shortages, emergency lighting failures, fire safety issues, and multiple care and medication management lapses.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 2

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
9 Rank #32 / 296Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 296 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #124 / 296Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 296 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 5.35

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

7 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations
0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7
0 serious citations New Jersey average: 0.4
9 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3
0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Sep 27, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 27, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 27, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation May 17, 2023
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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 198
Employees 82
Contractors 116
Staff to resident ratio 2.83 : 1
58% more staff per resident than New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 32,957

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 61 total: 17 full-time employees and 44 contractors. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 91 total: 37 full-time employees and 54 contractors. 91
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

13.3%

4,369 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 54 Licensed Practical Nurse: 44 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant37549115,56192100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse1744616,16292100%7.7
Registered Nurse130133,68592100%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4327683%8.6
RN Director of Nursing2021,0188087%9.9
Mental Health Service Worker3038756368%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff3036016975%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0665896571%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0445877582%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0225106672%7.7
Dietitian1014646065%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014035560%7.3
Administrator1013234347%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1013078188%3.8
Physical Therapy Aide0222162932%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0332122830%6.6
Medical Director011141415%1
91 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
61 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 83%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 87%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 75%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 82%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 60%
1 Administrator
% of Days 47%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 88%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 32%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 30%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
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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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.5
10% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.8
13% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.7%
24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.3%
57% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 7.4%
54% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
48% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
49% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
47% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.9%
47% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
7% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

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

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.14
51% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.02
9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
27% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
25% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.0%
13% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.5%
21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

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

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 73.7%
37% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.7%
24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 70
Medicare
17
24.3% of residents
Medicaid
44
62.9% of residents
Private pay or other
9
12.9% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.2M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M Rank #249 / 292Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Jersey average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.2M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$799.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #262 / 292Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 292 homes in New Jersey. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.7M 63.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #116 / 292Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Jersey average. Well-run New Jersey facilities typically land around 55–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Dawn Giakas.

This home is owned by New Jersey Eastern Star Home For The Aged Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 315419

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (46% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 months.

Admissions
211 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 45%
Private pay 46%
Medicaid 9%
Discharges
221 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%
Private pay 51%
Medicaid 7%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Address 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 — 0.95 miles to nearest hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset)

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NH
RC
Bridgewater (Finderne)
82
Facility 82
NJ AVG 125
Rank #432 / 561
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #177 / 496
+11%
4.47
Facility 4.47
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #45 / 294
 -29%+15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #32 / 296
4.5
Facility 4.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #124 / 296
-71-
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 47
Rank #285 / 640
New Jersey Eastern Star Home For The Aged Inc
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #249 / 292
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #262 / 292
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #116 / 292
315419
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater
NH
Bridgewater (Bradley Gardens)
151
Facility 151
NJ AVG 125
Rank #141 / 561
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #14 / 496
+29%
4.18
Facility 4.18
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #61 / 294
 +47%+8%
$100.7k
Facility $100.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #265 / 297
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #32 / 296
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #20 / 296
2139-
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 47
Rank #459 / 640
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$18.3M
Facility $18.3M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #60 / 292
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #67 / 292
51.2%
Facility 51.2%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #215 / 292
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Complete Care At Green Knoll
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Bridgewater
176
Facility 176
NJ AVG 125
Rank #103 / 561
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #195 / 496
+9%
3.33
Facility 3.33
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #221 / 294
 -75%-14%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #162 / 296
5.3
Facility 5.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #166 / 296
1148-
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 47
Rank #589 / 640
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$20.0M
Facility $20.0M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #108 / 292
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #103 / 292
37.9%
Facility 37.9%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #134 / 292
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Jersey

New Jersey Eastern Star is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

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

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

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

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

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

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

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

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

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

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

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

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about New Jersey Eastern Star

What neighborhood is New Jersey Eastern Star in?

New Jersey Eastern Star is in the Finderne neighborhood of Bridgewater.

Who is the owner of New Jersey Eastern Star?

New Jersey Eastern Star is legally operated by N J Eastern Star Home, and administered by Dawn Giakas.

Is New Jersey Eastern Star in a walkable area?

New Jersey Eastern Star has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of New Jersey Eastern Star?

According to NJ state health department records, New Jersey Eastern Star's license number is 031804.

When does New Jersey Eastern Star's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, New Jersey Eastern Star's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at New Jersey Eastern Star?

New Jersey Eastern Star's occupancy is 85%.

Does New Jersey Eastern Star operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

New Jersey Eastern Star is registered as a non-profit in NJ.

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