N J Eastern Star Home
Bridgewater, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315419) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 722-4140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
N J Eastern Star Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
N J Eastern Star Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
N J Eastern Star Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
N J Eastern Star Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1997. The facility is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily census of 73.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.15, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this home. No chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
N J Eastern Star Home has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
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 about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 82 beds with an average of 73.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively, for an overall of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 9087224140 and verify details 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 9087224140 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 and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315419?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.