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Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

780 Old New Brunswick Road, Somerset · Somerset, NJ 08873148 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 141 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 7)
  • High staff turnover (69%)

Bottom 25% in NJ · Below recommended RN staffing · $104,680 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for patients focused on intensive rehabilitation, as the therapy team is frequently cited as top-tier. However, families should monitor staffing levels and meal consistency, as some residents have experienced delays in care due to overworked personnel.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

141 reviews on Google
Somerset Woods is highly regarded for its exceptional rehabilitation therapy team and its clean, modern, and welcoming environment. While many families praise the compassionate nursing staff and smooth admissions process, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding inconsistent staffing levels and occasional issues with meal temperature and responsiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy teams
  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Smooth and helpful admissions process

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages and high workload (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent meal quality and temperature (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Slow response times to call bells (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 102 analyzed

5
72
4
12
3
1
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4
1
13

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehabilitation and physical therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to regain their strength?
  • 2How do you ensure that call bells are answered promptly, especially during busy shifts or when the nursing staff is managing a high workload?
  • 3What steps are being taken to ensure consistent meal quality and that food is served at the proper temperature for every resident?
  • 4We noticed the management is very active in responding to feedback; how does the facility use resident and family input to improve daily care?
  • 5Can you describe the typical daily schedule and what kind of social activities are available to keep residents engaged?
  • 6What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The rehab team got her back to walking again and exceeded our expectations. It's clean, and the staff are helpful and friendly.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

The facility was clean and smelled good. Everyone was helpful and kind.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The staff was super busy but found the time to take care of my friend's needs. Very patient and loving staff.

Resident's friend · 2024★★★★★
Source: 141 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.60hrs
80%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.05hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
64%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.3%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Somerset
21.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Somerset
15.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Somerset
90.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Better than Avg
Here
11.1%
US
19.5%
NJ
18.9%
Somerset
19.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.2%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Somerset
18.8%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.4%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Somerset
15.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.6%
Better than Avg
Here
87.6%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Somerset
79.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.5%
Better than Avg
Here
82.5%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Somerset
82.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Somerset
0.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (8.5)
9 complaint-triggered
$104,680 in fines

Families filed complaints that triggered a recent inspection revealing serious issues with abuse protection, reporting failures, and inadequate nursing staffing. The facility has recurring problems with medication management, nutrition and dietary services, and safety systems across multiple surveys from 2022 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas and recent complaint-driven findings about abuse protection raise significant concerns about care quality and resident safety.

Jan 31, 2025Complaint
7
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Jan 31, 2025Routine
9
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0917Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0809Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Sep 29, 2023Routine
1
0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Sep 29, 2023Complaint
2
0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

May 23, 2022Routine
28
0836Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0227Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0698Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0865Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0888Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 31, 2025

$104,680

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Friedman, Steven

Owner

8%

Gottlieb, Hershel

Owner

5%

Halpert, Naomi

Owner

12%

Schachter, Arthur

Owner

38%

Schachter, Benzion

Owner

38%

Key personnel

Schachter, ArthurManagerSchachter, BenzionManagerBrand Sonnenschine LlpAdp of the SnfEz CareAdp of the SnfAhmad, MirAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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