Careone At New Milford
New Milford, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315306) · 236 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,334
Phone: (201) 967-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Careone At New Milford an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Careone At New Milford reports total nurse staffing of about 2.76 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.1%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,334.00 for Careone At New Milford, and 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Careone At New Milford is a certified nursing home in New Milford, Bergen County, New Jersey, operating with 236 certified beds and an average daily census of 182.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 15, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Careone At New Milford holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 2.76 hours per resident per day, including about 0.55 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,334.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Careone At New Milford is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published vintage of that dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Careone At New Milford has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 13.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,334.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Careone At New Milford has 236 certified beds and an average daily census of 182.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 15, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2/5), staffing (3/5), and quality measures (5/5) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2019671700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2019671700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315306?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.