ElderGrade
C

63.9/100

Average

Livingston Post Acute Care

348 E Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039

CMS 2/5 stars #30 of 32 in Essex County (973) 758-8200
Certified beds
124
Occupancy
100%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 22.9/30 Staffing 10/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

22.9/30

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

  • -7.1 for 37 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

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

  • 3.12 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.81 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 5% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 55% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

  • 4 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 3.73 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.81 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.53 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 55.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 43 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 5, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 5, 2026 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 5, 2026 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 5, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2026 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2026 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

D Jan 5, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
GASTWIRTH, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KLEID, LAURIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SCHUSTER, JEREMY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
849 BIG OAK RD HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
849 BIG OAK RD LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
ABE AND RACHEL BAK FAMILY TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
AMO TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BAGZ HOLDINGS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SJR HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
KLEID, LAURIE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Livingston Post Acute Care

What is the ElderGrade for Livingston Post Acute Care? +

Livingston Post Acute Care holds an ElderGrade of C (63.9 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Livingston Post Acute Care? +

Residents receive an average of 3.73 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Livingston Post Acute Care been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 43 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Livingston Post Acute Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Livingston Post Acute Care is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.