United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen
Newton, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315439) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (973) 300-5788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen provides about 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, and has a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen has one federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey. The facility has been certified since February 1998 and operates with 60 certified beds, serving an average of 55.6 residents. It is organized as a non-profit corporation, and there is no indication in CMS data of any ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.84 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows one federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above 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 about 4.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show one fine totaling $8,278.00, 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 has 60 certified beds and an average of 55.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 19, 1998.
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 — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; this facility scores 4 stars in every category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9733005788 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9733005788 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315439?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.