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Careone at East Brunswick has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include highly effective physical and occupational therapy teams. Some reviewers note concerns about slow or non-existent response to call bells and emergency needs (mentioned by 14 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.
CareOne at East Brunswick presents a highly polarized experience for families, with sharp divides between those who praise the physical therapy team and those who report severe neglect. While many reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness and the dedication of specific staff members, a significant number of families describe a pattern of understaffing, slow response times to call bells, and poor communication regarding medical care. Families considering this facility should be aware that experiences appear to vary significantly based on the specific unit and the level of advocacy provided by family members.
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Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families filed seven complaint reports triggering inspections, with serious concerns about abuse and neglect prevention appearing in multiple surveys. The facility has recurring issues with care planning, safety systems (fire safety, emergency exits), and food service quality, though all deficiencies show correction dates. Recent complaints involved pressure ulcer care and failure to report suspected abuse, suggesting ongoing quality concerns despite stated corrections.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 12 of 37
Owners
Care One LLC
Owner · Organization
Straus, Daniel
Owner
Des 2009 Gst Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Des Holding Co., INC.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Des-C 2009 Grat
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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