Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Somerset, Somerset County, New Jersey · CCN 315520 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 148 certified beds, 105 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 4 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $104,680.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.18656 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.64256 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.76067 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.4% (registered nurses 42.9%) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 complaint survey |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0809 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 complaint survey |
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2023-09-29 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 complaint survey |
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 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | 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 2023-10-20 |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
| 2022-05-23 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0888 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-06-24 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | Fine | $104,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Ez Care Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Friedman, Steven Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 2016-05-16 |
| Gottlieb, Hershel Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 2016-05-16 |
| Schachter, Arthur Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 38% | 2016-05-16 |
| Schachter, Benzion Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 38% | 2016-05-16 |
| Ahmad, Mir Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-04-01 |
| Seeve, Yeshaya Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-13 |
| Schachter, Arthur Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-05-16 |
| Schachter, Benzion Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-05-16 |
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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 Somerset County.