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Careone At East Brunswick

599 CRANBURY ROAD, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08816

(732) 967-0100

132 licensed beds

CMS rates Careone At East Brunswick 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 22 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

599 Cranbury Road

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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Bed capacity

132

State license

NJNDFH9U

CMS facility ID

315472

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Careone At East Brunswick

Street address

599 CRANBURY ROAD

City / state / ZIP

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Phone

(732) 967-0100

Website

care-one.com

State license #

NJNDFH9U

About this facility — Careone At East Brunswick

Careone At East Brunswick is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey. It is licensed for 132 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in East Brunswick and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Careone, a group of 37 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Careone At East Brunswick 22 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner

Care One At East Brunswick, Llc

Parent company

Careone

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Administrator

Registered owners & officers

Care One Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2002

Des Holding Co., Inc.

Indirect owner — 24% stake — since 2007

Des-c 2009 Grat

Indirect owner — 21% stake — since 2009

Baruch, David

Managing employee · Officer — since 2021

Care One Management, Llc

Operational control — since 2004

Des 2009 Gst Trust

Indirect owner — since 2021

Healthbridge Management Llc

Operational control — since 2002

Straus, Daniel

Direct owner · Director — since 2009

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming this facility · 20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

2002-02-04

License expires

2026-12-31

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

7 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-06-26

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$764 per day (≈ $23,230/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

34% Medicaid · 34% Medicare · 32% private/other

Occupancy

81% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

81% above the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

132

Licensed as

LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0657

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0804

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-31

2023-12-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-12-30

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-12-30

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-12-30

3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (10 citations)

2021-08-04Health inspection1 citation

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-08-05

2025-06-26Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0741

F · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-07-31

2021-08-04Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-08-05

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2021-08-05

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315472.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New Jersey.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 10% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 57% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

35%

Higher than 34% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 10 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	6.9%	8.3%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	4.7%	4.7%	5.1%	Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.5%	0.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	6.3%	12.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.7%	2.3%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	83.1%	93.0%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	4.9%	7.3%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.2%	18.8%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	69.6%	96.8%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	6.8%	5.3%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	20.0%	15.2%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	22.5%	12.9%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.58	1.96	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.77	1.05	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	77.0%	79.0%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	74.9%	79.5%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	33.1%	24.1%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.4%	8.1%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0609 2 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

What its owners also hold

Des-c 2009 Grat has an ownership stake on file at 18 nursing homes, averaging 3.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Des 2009 Gst Trust has an ownership stake on file at 18 nursing homes, averaging 3.7 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Care One Llc has an ownership stake on file at 17 nursing homes, averaging 3.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Des Holding Co., Inc. has an ownership stake on file at 16 nursing homes, averaging 3.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New Jersey

Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Saint Peter's University Hospital, about 6.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
University Behavioral Health Care, about 8.5 miles.
Raritan Bay Medical Center, about 11 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge, Old Bridge, about 3.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Village Point, Monroe Township, about 4.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, about 4.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Preferred Care At Old Bridge, Old Bridge, about 5.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Rose Mountain Care Center, New Brunswick, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.2163 ratings on Google

★★★★★Vallari Patel · 2026-03-11 · via Google
“My experience with the team at Care One East Brunswick has been outstanding. The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and professional. From the nurses to the therapists and support staff, everyone goes above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable, respected, and well cared for. The facility is clean, well organized, and has a warm, welcoming environment. The activities program keeps res…”

★★★★★Kennedi Lawson · 2026-03-20 · via Google
“My family and I are truly grateful for the care and compassion our loved one has received at CareOne at East Brunswick. From the moment they were admitted, the staff made us feel welcomed, supported, and reassured during what was a very emotional time for our family. The nurses and aides are attentive, patient, and genuinely kind. They take the time to get to know each resident personally, which g…”

★★★★★Esther Dazulme · 2026-03-20 · via Google
“My family recently had a loved one at CareOne in East Brunswick, and I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed, informed, and genuinely cared for. The nurses and aides were incredibly attentive and patient, always taking the time to answer our questions and make sure our family member was comfortable. It gave us so mu…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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