Careone at Somerset Valley
1621 Route 22 West, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Careone at Somerset Valley is a nursing home in Bound Brook, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (732) 469-2000
- Last standard health inspection
- April 10, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 64
- Residents per day, on average
- 36.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- 1621 Route 22 West Operating Company, LLC
- Chain
- Careone
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (17 vs 24).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2026.
Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2026.
Citation K0781. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2026.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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 drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 21, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 21, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARE REALTY, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/11/2005
- DES-I 2016 GRAT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2021
- THCI COMPANY, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2021
- THCI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/11/2005
- STRAUS, DANIEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/11/2005
Questions
When was Careone at Somerset Valley last inspected?
CMS lists April 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Careone at Somerset Valley have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since September 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Careone at Somerset Valley been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Careone at Somerset Valley?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Careone at Somerset Valley a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.