Careone At The Highlands
Edison, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315132) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 754-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Careone At The Highlands holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Careone At The Highlands reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Careone At The Highlands has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Careone At The Highlands is a for-profit nursing home in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, certified for 122 beds and serving an average of 97.6 residents daily. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1971 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Careone At The Highlands holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Careone At The Highlands is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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 The Highlands 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 accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 23.7% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 122 beds with an average daily population of 97.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9087547100 or verify 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 9087547100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315132?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.