New Community Extended Care Facility
Newark, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315393) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $70,317
Phone: (973) 624-2020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Community Extended Care Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
New Community Extended Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
New Community Extended Care Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $70,317.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation appears in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
New Community Extended Care Facility is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1997. The facility is certified for 180 beds and reports an average of 90.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5. These four ratings — health inspection, staffing, quality measures, and the overall composite — each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be considered together.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.67 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $70,317.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
There is no indication in the available data that ownership changed in the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
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?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a 37.3% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $70,317.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 180 beds and reports an average of 90.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9736242020 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 9736242020 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315393?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.