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New Community Extended Care Facility

266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

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New Community Extended Care Facility is a nursing home in Newark, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(973) 624-2020
Last standard health inspection
February 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
180
Residents per day, on average
89.5
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
New Community Health Care, INC.
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (22 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.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.6 hours per resident per day.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 12, 2025 from $25,025 to $70,317.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 12, 2025 from $63,980 to $25,025.

  6. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. 14 citations

    Health inspection on February 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    47 of 348 New Jersey homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2020.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 18, 2025.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 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 March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2020.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.

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  9. 13 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2025

    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 March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 May 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0271 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 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 May 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0917. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • 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 March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

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  10. Fine

    February 12, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $70,317 on February 12, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.4 hours per resident per day.

  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

  14. 5 citations

    Health inspection on January 11, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 February 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 February 24, 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 February 24, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2023.

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  15. 11 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 11, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 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 February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.

    • 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 February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2023.

    • 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 February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 February 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.

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  16. 3 citations

    Health inspection on November 13, 2020

    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 December 4, 2020.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2020.

    • 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 December 4, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was New Community Extended Care Facility last inspected?

CMS lists February 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does New Community Extended Care Facility have?

CMS lists 22 health citations since November 13, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has New Community Extended Care Facility been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $70,317 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of New Community Extended Care Facility?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is New Community Extended Care Facility a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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