ElderGrade
B

79/100

Above average

Careone At Somerset Valley

1621 Route 22 West, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

CMS 4/5 stars #10 of 15 in Somerset County (732) 469-2000
Certified beds
64
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.54 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 39% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.37 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.54 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.85 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 38.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 7, 2024 (1 year ago).

F Nov 7, 2024 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 7, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 7, 2024 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 7, 2024 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 7, 2024 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 7, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 7, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 21, 2023 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CAREONE, which operates 37 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BARUCH, DAVID Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BARUCH, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CARE REALTY, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DES-I 2016 GRAT Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
THCI COMPANY, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
THCI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
STRAUS, DANIEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Careone At Somerset Valley

What is the ElderGrade for Careone At Somerset Valley? +

Careone At Somerset Valley holds an ElderGrade of B (79 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Careone At Somerset Valley? +

Residents receive an average of 4.37 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Careone At Somerset Valley been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Careone At Somerset Valley accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.