Quick answers
- Where is N J Eastern Star Home?
- 111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the phone number of N J Eastern Star Home?
- (908) 722-4140, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of N J Eastern Star Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has N J Eastern Star Home been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for N J Eastern Star Home.
- What did inspectors find at N J Eastern Star Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 17, 2023 to January 23, 2026), Medicare lists 15 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 17, 2023 to January 23, 2026), N J Eastern Star Home had 15 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day; the New Jersey average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 23, 2026 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 23, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0678 Level D
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0868 Level D
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
Previous cycle: September 27, 2024 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 27, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Earlier cycle: May 17, 2023 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 17, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (25)
E0025 Level F
“Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.”
K0223 Level F
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0362 Level F
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0531 Level F
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0916 Level F
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0225 Level F
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0362 Level F
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0281 Level F
“Install proper backup exit lighting.”
K0342 Level F
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.84 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.04 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.26 | 2.27 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.14 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.75 | 3.50 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 33.3% | 39.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 25.0% | 37.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 71.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | New Jersey Eastern Star Home for the Aged Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1997-12-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
| County | Somerset County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Phone | (908) 722‑4140 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315419 |
| Name in Medicare records | N J EASTERN STAR HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Arbor at Laurel Circle1.0 mi · Bridgewater, NJ · 5 of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Green Knoll2.9 mi · Bridgewater, NJ · 4 of 5 stars
- Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater3.0 mi · Bridgewater, NJ · 2 of 5 stars
- Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center3.0 mi · Raritan, NJ · 5 of 5 stars
- Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center3.3 mi · Somerset, NJ · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset1.0 mi · Somerville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- University Behavioral Health Care6.2 mi · Piscataway, NJ · Psychiatric Hospital
- Saint Peter's University Hospital7.6 mi · New Brunswick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13