Nursing homeFAID #8094
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
128
State license
061905
CMS facility ID
315378
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Street address
129 MORRIS TURNPIKE
City / state / ZIP
Newton, NJ 07860
Phone
(973) 948-5400
Website
State license #
061905
About this facility — Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Newton, New Jersey. It is licensed for 128 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).
It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Newton 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.
Federal inspectors have cited Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 83 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $231,049 in fines. 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 August 31, 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
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Llc
Parent company
Benjamin Landa
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Administrator
Joseph S. Schmidt
Registered owners & officers
Am 145 Holdings, Llc
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2016
Lerner, Uri
Direct owner — 9% stake — since 2016
Stern, Ronald
Direct owner — 9% stake — since 2016
The White Maple Corporation
Direct owner — 9% stake — since 2016
Jcandl Limited Liability Company
Direct owner — 8% stake — since 2016
Mueller, Chaya
Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 2016
Pj&h Holdings, Llc
Direct owner — 6% stake — since 2016
Egert, Debbie
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2016
Dachs, David
Officer — since 2012
Egert, Usher
Officer — since 2012
Lighten, Jake
Managing employee · Officer — since 2012
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1997-09-15
License expires
2026-12-31
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
19 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$231,049 total
Last standard inspection
2025-07-24
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$430 per day (≈ $13,070/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
59% Medicaid · 20% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
51% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
2% above the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
128
Licensed as
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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 2026-08-31. 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 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0835
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2026-06-11
2025-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-08-01
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 2025-08-01
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0711
F · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0727
F · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0730
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0809
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2025-08-01
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 2025-08-01
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0841
F · No harm found
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0924
D · No harm found
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F-0947
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-08-01
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (64 citations)
2025-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-08
2024-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-07-31
2024-03-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0711
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-03-28
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 2024-03-28
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-04-30
2022-05-19Health inspection6 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-05-20
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-05-20
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 2022-05-20
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-05-20
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-05-20
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-06
2026-05-19Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0531
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-15Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
E-0015
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2026-06-11
K-0353
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-06-11
K-0354
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2026-06-11
2025-07-24Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-09-19
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-18
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-16
K-0500
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-09-16
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2026-01-20
K-0908
F · No harm found
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2026-01-22
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-16
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-09-19
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-09-22
2024-03-12Fire-safety inspection17 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-03-10
K-0222
E · 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 2024-03-25
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0281
E · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-09
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-24
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-08
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-06
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-08
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0911
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-03-29
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0921
E · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-03-26
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-03-26
2022-05-19Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-05-23
K-0225
F · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-05-26
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-06-01
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-05-20
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-03
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-05-27
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-05-27
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-06-03
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-05-26
K-0908
F · No harm found
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-02
Federal penalties
2026-05-15Fine$119,295
2025-04-01Fine$45,682
2024-03-12Fine$66,072
Total fines$231,049
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 315378.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.8★★★★★35 ratings on Google
★★★★★Kathy Milici · 2026-02-11 · via Google“My elderly mother was just released after 3+ months of rehab for a hip replacement. I have to say that the quality of care here is simply wonderful. Everyone who works there, from nurses to aids, physical and occupational therapists, even housekeeping is fully invested in your care. Over time, you feel as though they are your family too and we felt so sad when it was time to go home! Big shout-out…”
★★★★★Dean DiCiccio · 2026-02-26 · via Google“I would like to thank the kind people at Homestead for their compassionate care as my father transitioned from hospital to home. A special thank you to the admissions office and Desiree B. for providing guidance and support with issues that would otherwise be overwhelming.”
★★★★John Crain · 2025-07-30 · via Google“I just got cut loose today. I will miss the staff that I got to know over the past five weeks while I've been here. They were kind and attentive and showed remarkable initiative in the care of the other patients. The only issue I had was the lack of choice in options for dining. To be fair, I'm a fussbudget when it comes to the food I eat lol. Thank you, everyone. Even you, my primary tormen…”
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