Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
129 MORRIS TURNPIKE
NEWTON NJ 07860
Phone: 9739485400
Special Focus watch list For profit - Partnership
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the New Jersey average: 1.3 star lower (3.3), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Newton average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 128 |
| Average residents per day | 59.2 |
| Occupancy | 46% |
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Chain | BENJAMIN LANDA (48 facilities) |
| County | Sussex |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1997-09-15 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 315378 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 20 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.81 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.16 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.2% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $231,049 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 3 |
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Is Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have?
CMS certifies 128 beds; the facility reports an average of 59.2 residents per day (about 46% occupancy).
Does Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $231,049 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.