Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Somerset, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315520) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $104,680
Phone: (732) 653-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Somerset Woods reports 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
Somerset Woods has 1 federal fine on record totaling $104,680.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a for-profit (LLC) nursing home in Somerset, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 2016. The facility is certified for 148 beds and reports an average daily census of 105.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Somerset Woods has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $104,680.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Somerset Woods, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Somerset Woods has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 62.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $104,680.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 148 beds with an average daily census of 105.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on May 16, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with Somerset Woods scoring 1, 3, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7326533000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7326533000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315520?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.