The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
NEWTON, NJ · Medicare-certified · 128 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center (Newton, NJ) has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite 5-star quality measures. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged special focus facility, had $45,682 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.16 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.157 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $45,682special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.157.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.86
- Nurse aides
- 1.99
- Weekend nursing
- 3.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.8%14.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.2%8.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%18.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.7%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $45,682 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $111,754 in total fines.
- $45,682
Federal fine
Apr 1, 2025
- $66,072
Federal fine
Mar 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of BENJAMIN LANDA · 48 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 59.2 residents on an average day (46% of 128 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.