The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
The Arbor at Laurel Circle
BRIDGEWATER, NJ · Medicare-certified · 64 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
The Arbor at Laurel Circle in Bridgewater, NJ has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (4.51 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but the facility had $25,857 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5059 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,857recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5059.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.22
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.69
- Weekend nursing
- 3.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse 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
—30%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%7.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%18.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.9%2.5%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.3%8.2%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
—93.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%97.1%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.5%89.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,857 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,857 in total fines.
- $25,857
Federal fine
Sep 13, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE SERVICES · 45 homes · 4.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 40.8 residents on an average day (64% of 64 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.