Careone at East Brunswick
599 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Careone at East Brunswick is a nursing home in East Brunswick, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 26, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since August 4, 202113 (New Jersey average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 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 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on June 26, 2025
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
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 July 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
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 July 31, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
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 July 31, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on June 26, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 July 31, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 July 31, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 1, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2023.
Health inspection on August 4, 2021
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 August 5, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on August 4, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2021.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (732) 967-0100
- Last standard health inspection
- June 26, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day, on average
- 104.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Care One at East Brunswick, LLC
- Chain
- Careone
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (13 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARE ONE LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/04/2002
- STRAUS, DANIEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 06/01/2009
- DES 2009 GST TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2021
- DES HOLDING CO., INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 24% · since 12/16/2007
- DES-C 2009 GRAT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 21% · since 10/26/2009
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- CARE ONE MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2004
- HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/04/2002
Questions
When was Careone at East Brunswick last inspected?
CMS lists June 26, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Careone at East Brunswick have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since August 4, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Careone at East Brunswick been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Careone at East Brunswick?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Careone at East Brunswick a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.