Careone At Livingston
Livingston, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315479) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (973) 758-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Careone At Livingston holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Careone At Livingston reports 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 11.3%, and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Careone At Livingston has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Careone At Livingston is a for-profit, limited liability company-owned nursing home in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 2002. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 66.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Careone At Livingston an overall rating of 4 stars out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 11.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data for this facility.
Careone At Livingston is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this individual facility rates above its chain average. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Careone At Livingston has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 11.3%; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Careone At Livingston is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 66.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 17, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9737589000 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9737589000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315479?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.