ElderGrade
D

52/100

Below average

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

780 Old New Brunswick Road, Somerset, NJ 08873

CMS 2/5 stars #15 of 15 in Somerset County (732) 653-3000
Certified beds
148
Occupancy
71%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $104,680 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 62%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

10/30

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

  • -20 for 4 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.64 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 62% 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

2/10

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

  • $104,680 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 4.19 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.64 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.76 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 62.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 31, 2025 (1 year ago).

J Jan 31, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jan 31, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jan 31, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jan 31, 2025 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Jan 31, 2025 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

E Jan 31, 2025 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

E Jan 31, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 31, 2025 F0809

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
SCHACHTER, ARTHUR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SCHACHTER, BENZION Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRAND SONNENSCHINE LLP Organization ADP OF THE SNF
EZ CARE Organization ADP OF THE SNF
AHMAD, MIR Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SEEVE, YESHAYA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FRIEDMAN, STEVEN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOTTLIEB, HERSHEL Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SCHACHTER, ARTHUR Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SCHACHTER, BENZION Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center? +

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of D (52 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.19 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 30 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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.