Careone At The Highlands
Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey · CCN 315132 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Careone (37 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Careone At The Highlands 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 122 certified beds, 98 residents a day on average. 27 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.03083 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.75128 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.6745 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.7% (registered nurses 22.2%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-27 |
| 2025-10-23 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-27 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-28 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-16 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-16 complaint survey |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-17 |
| 2024-08-12 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-12 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-01-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0711 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 complaint survey |
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0836 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-08 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2004-12-01 |
| Des 2009 Gst Trust Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Des Holding Co., Inc. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 24% | 2007-12-16 |
| Des-C 2009 Grat Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 21% | 2009-10-26 |
| Care One Management, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2007-04-01 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2008-07-25 |
| Straus, Daniel Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 38% | 2007-04-21 |
| Baruch, David Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Baruch, David Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2021-12-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Middlesex County.