New Community Extended Care Facility
266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 · (973) 624-2020
Non profit - Corporation · 180 certified beds
New Community Extended Care Facility has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 14 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $70,317 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2025 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 12, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 12, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 12, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 12, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 12, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.February 12, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 12, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.February 12, 2025 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionFebruary 12, 2025 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.February 12, 2025 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 12, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 12, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 12, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 12, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $70,317February 12, 2025
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 | 3.67 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.3% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 90.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Broadway House for Continuing Care Newark · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Newark · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Newark · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center Newark · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Job Haines Home For Aged People Bloomfield · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from New Community Extended Care Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.