Jewish Home at Rockleigh
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptionally clean and modern facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 253 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and top-tier rehabilitation therapy team. When considering admission, we recommend asking specifically about the ratio of aides to residents on weekends and ensuring you have a clear, direct line of communication with the social worker assigned to your loved one's case.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
253 reviews on Google“The Jewish Home at Rockleigh is widely praised for its beautiful, modern, and exceptionally clean facility, with many families highlighting the high quality of the rehabilitation services. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, some families have raised concerns regarding occasional staffing shortages, communication lapses, and the need for better signage to navigate the large property.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptionally clean and modern facility
- High-quality physical and occupational therapy
- Compassionate and dedicated nursing assistants
- Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and private rooms
Concerns
- Staffing levels/responsiveness (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor signage/difficulty navigating the building (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Communication issues with administrative/social work staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 210 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's size and layout, what resources or staff assistance are available to help new residents navigate the building comfortably?
- 2With your high staffing rating, how do you ensure that nursing assistants are consistently available to respond to resident needs in a timely manner?
- 3Could you walk me through the typical communication process between the administrative team and family members regarding a resident's care plan or updates?
- 4I noticed the physical and occupational therapy programs are highly regarded; how are these integrated into a resident's daily routine?
- 5In light of the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps have been taken to address those areas and enhance the quality of care?
- 6What kind of social activities or community engagement opportunities are available for residents to enjoy the beautiful grounds and common areas?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility itself is exceptional -beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and equipped with outstanding amenities to support residents through every stage of rehabilitation.”
“The nursing team was excellent and also highly responsive and caring. They worked well with the aides who were adept at handling demanding”
“The Jewish Home Family is fabulous in every way. Clean, modern facilities, single rooms and outstanding staff. The rehab gym is state of the art and the PT/OT team is excellent.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
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.
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has significant recurring issues requiring close scrutiny, with 41 deficiencies across three surveys including one family complaint. The most persistent problems involve fire safety and building code violations, medication management errors, and resident rights issues. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the facility has repeated violations in food safety and resident accommodation that span multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing operational challenges families should investigate thoroughly before making placement decisions.
Jul 7, 2025Routine35
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Jul 7, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jan 26, 2024Routine1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Aug 5, 2021Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Jewish Home at Rockleigh
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Jewish Home at Rockleigh
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