HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER in NEWTON, NJ was fined $111,754 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER (NEWTON, NJ) — $111,754 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER in NEWTON, NJ was fined $111,754 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 39 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


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


• 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 outside of scheduled meal times.