Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Newton, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315378) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $231,049
Phone: (973) 948-5400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newton, NJ has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.2%.
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $231,049.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also designates this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
About this facility
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey, first approved in 1997. The facility is certified for 128 beds and averages 59.2 residents. It operates as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Homestead holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, staffing 1 star, and quality measures 5 stars. CMS designates this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of persistent poor quality and places them under increased CMS inspection scrutiny.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 4.16 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.30 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $231,049.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided. Families should review the full inspection history for this facility directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Homestead has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.30 per resident per day and staff turnover at 30.2%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $231,049.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data does not indicate an abuse icon, but CMS lists this facility as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and undergoes increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 128 beds and averages 59.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which has 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 15, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Homestead scores 2, 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively on these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 9739485400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9739485400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315378?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.