The Arbor At Laurel Circle
Bridgewater, NJ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 315445) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,857
Phone: (908) 595-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Arbor At Laurel Circle holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Arbor At Laurel Circle reports 4.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.1%.
The Arbor At Laurel Circle has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,857.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Arbor At Laurel Circle is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey, operating with 64 certified beds and an average daily census of 42 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since June 16, 1998. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.55 per resident per day, including 1.49 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,857.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects the CMS data vintage provided and does not include cost, availability, or service-specific details beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Arbor At Laurel Circle has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at 9085956500 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.55 per resident per day, including 1.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and turnover of 31.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,857.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 64 certified beds and an average daily census of 42 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the CMS data does not list a chain affiliation for this facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 16, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9085956500 and 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 9085956500 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315445?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.