Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Operated by Reformed Church Ministries to the Aging, Reformed Church Home is a nonprofit nursing facility in Old Bridge, New Jersey. The 108-bed community offers assisted living, long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and memory care.
CMS gives the facility a 5-star overall rating, with all four sub-ratings above New Jersey’s averages. The Health Inspection score is 74.2% above the state benchmark, the strongest signal in the profile. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 1 minute per resident daily, which is modestly above the state’s average of 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Across 12 inspections in the review period, the facility received an average of 4.2 deficiencies every year, about 19% below the New Jersey average of 5.2. The most recent standard inspection, in November 2025, resulted in zero deficiencies.
An August 2023 complaint investigation identified three deficiencies related to injury reporting protocols and food temperature. Another complaint investigation in December 2024 cited five deficiencies involving fall prevention care plans, staffing ratio shortages on several day shifts, and fire safety issues related to door closures, smoke barrier penetrations, and elevator emergency phones. The facility has no fines or license actions in its records.
The facility’s occupancy is 81%, above the New Jersey average of 77%.
Reformed Church Home is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing care across the post-acute and long-term spectrum in Middlesex County, particularly those needing Medicare-covered rehabilitation or longer nursing stays in a nonprofit, faith-affiliated community.
Reformed Church Home is administered by Ms. Katherine Shepard.
Charles Fox, I. Reed Feuster, Karen Feeney, Linda Soley
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.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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20 | 18 | This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (20 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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4 | 3.6 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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2.2 | 2 | This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.2 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 10% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
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9 | 9 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New Jersey average (9 vs. NJ avg 9).— At avg |
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Dec 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.
5 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 6 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New Jersey average: 0.7
New Jersey average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,018 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 5 | 55 | 19,808 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 38 | 1 | 39 | 11,155 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,121 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4,048 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,135 | 69 | 75% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 13 | 13 | 840 | 89 | 97% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 809 | 67 | 73% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 689 | 63 | 68% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 503 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 59 | 64% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 474 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 425 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 61 | 66% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 7 | 8% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Reformed Church Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Old Bridge's city center to Reformed Church Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Reformed Church Home is located in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
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Reformed Church Home is legally operated by Reformed Church Ministries To The Aging, and administered by Ms. KATHERINE SHEPARD.
Reformed Church Home has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NJ state health department records, Reformed Church Home's license number is 30709.
According to NJ state health department records, Reformed Church Home's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Reformed Church Home's occupancy is 81%.
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Reformed Church Home is registered as a non-profit in NJ.
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