Quick answers
- Where is The Arbor at Laurel Circle?
- 100 Monroe Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What is the phone number of The Arbor at Laurel Circle?
- (908) 595-6500, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Arbor at Laurel Circle?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Arbor at Laurel Circle been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $25,857.
- What did inspectors find at The Arbor at Laurel Circle?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 14, 2023 to January 14, 2026), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (July 14, 2023 to January 14, 2026), The Arbor at Laurel Circle had 20 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $25,857 in total (1 fine, the latest on September 13, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.44 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 14, 2026 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 14, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Previous cycle: September 13, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 13, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0865 Level E
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: July 14, 2023 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 14, 2023 (standard health inspection); September 13, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0730 Level F
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0802 Level F
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0947 Level D
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (21)
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0271 Level F
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0225 Level F
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
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.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0531 Level E
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $25,857 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2024 | Fine | $25,857 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 1.35 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.69 | 2.27 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.44 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.90 | 3.50 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 31.9% | 39.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 37.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 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 | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 41.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1998-06-16 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 100 Monroe Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
| County | Somerset County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Phone | (908) 595‑6500 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315445 |
| 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).
- N J Eastern Star Home1.0 mi · Bridgewater, NJ · 5 of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Green Knoll1.9 mi · Bridgewater, NJ · 4 of 5 stars
- Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater2.2 mi · Bridgewater, NJ · 2 of 5 stars
- Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center2.2 mi · Raritan, NJ · 5 of 5 stars
- Careone at Somerset Valley4.1 mi · Bound Brook, NJ · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset0.5 mi · Somerville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- University Behavioral Health Care7.2 mi · Piscataway, NJ · Psychiatric Hospital
- Saint Peter's University Hospital8.6 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