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 (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 14 days.
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen is a 60-bed nursing home owned by Julie Ellis in Newton, New Jersey. The facility accommodates multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood features an exceptional walkability score of 86 out of 100, indicating a highly pedestrian-friendly setting where family members can complete everyday errands and reach local destinations on foot without a car.
Patients staying here experience an average recovery window of 36 days, with the building functioning at an 82 percent occupancy level. This shorter duration highlights a focus on short-term transitional rehabilitation rather than permanent placement. Daily care is backed by 4 hours and 4 minutes of total nursing care per resident, including 1 hour and 3 minutes from registered nurses. This clinical setup handles short-term physical therapy, temporary respite care, hospice, palliative support, and post-discharge home care coordination.
Multi-year records from state health departments show that inspectors previously noted deficiencies in staffing ratios, fire safety codes, and kitchen protocols. The facility resolved these earlier tracking gaps through operational updates, and the latest standard survey logs report zero deficiencies across the property. Additionally, the building maintains an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Regarding the daily routine, residents live in private or semi-private rooms and have access to neighborhood walking access, shared lounges, and scheduled community programming. Meals are prepared to meet diverse nutritional needs and are served in a communal dining space.
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen is administered by Ms. Anna Burke.
Mr . Gavin Stobie, H. Alden Welch, Jeffrey Lisk, Mandy Dana, Mark Lenhard, Ms . Nancy Carver, Robert Muir, Rosa Williams, Stephen Wescott
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
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 26 | 18 | This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (26 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 44% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3.7 | 2.6 | This facility has 42% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3.7 vs. NJ avg 2.6).↑ 42% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.9 | 2 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.9 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 45% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 9 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New Jersey average (9 vs. NJ avg 9).— At avg |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
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
1,746 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 4 | 33 | 11,491 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,634 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 1 | 10 | 2,991 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,851 | 92 | 100% | 6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,170 | 66 | 72% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,019 | 80 | 87% | 5.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 493 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 464 | 73 | 79% | 6.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 347 | 61 | 66% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 319 | 55 | 60% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 58 | 63% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 221 | 48 | 52% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 189 | 52 | 57% | 3.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 156 | 39 | 42% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 11 | 12% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 6 | 7% | 5.1 |
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.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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.
Historical financial and operational data for United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 14 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen | NH AL HC IL MC PC RC | Newton | - | 60 | - | 86 | - |
| Fellowship Village | NH AL HC IL MC | Basking Ridge | - | 67 | - | 25 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Complete Care at Chestnut Hill | NH HC NC PC RC | Passaic | - | 111 | - | 86 | Private Suites / Semi-Private Suites |
| Jewish Home Family | NH AL HC MC NC RC | Rockleigh | - | 196 | - | 17 | Private Rooms |
| Job Haines Home | NH AL HC NC RC | Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue) | - | 40 | - | 85 | Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen is legally operated by Bristol Glen, Inc., and administered by Ms. ANNA BURKE.
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen's license number is 31901.
According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen's license expires on March 31, 2026.
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen's occupancy is 82%.
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen is registered as a non-profit in NJ.
Ms. ANNA BURKE is the administrator of United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen.
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