Careone at Somerset Valley
1621 Route 22 West, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 · (732) 469-2000
For profit - Corporation · 64 certified beds
Careone at Somerset Valley has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 8 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 10, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 10, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 10, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.April 10, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 10, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 10, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.November 7, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 7, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.November 7, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.37 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.54 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.9% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 47.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village Basking Ridge · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- N J Eastern Star Home Bridgewater · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Arbor at Laurel Circle Bridgewater · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center Dunellen · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Hillsborough Hillsborough · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Careone at Somerset Valley on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.