Skilled nursing · Bridgewater, NJ

N J Eastern Star Home

111 FINDERNE AVENUE, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

5 / 5CMS 82 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 8%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. N J Eastern Star Home carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.0 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.84 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 31 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.84

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

31%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

6.0%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.84

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.32

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

31%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

13%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

6.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

15.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315419

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds82

Avg residents71

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for N J Eastern Star Home?

N J Eastern Star Home has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has N J Eastern Star Home been cited for resident harm?

N J Eastern Star Home has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does N J Eastern Star Home use antipsychotic medications?

6.0 percent of long-stay residents at N J Eastern Star Home are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 15.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is N J Eastern Star Home's Palmelle Clarity Score?

N J Eastern Star Home has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact N J Eastern Star Home?

N J Eastern Star Home is located at 111 FINDERNE AVENUE, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Phone: (908) 722-4140. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is N J Eastern Star Home a special focus facility?

N J Eastern Star Home is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on N J Eastern Star Home's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If N J Eastern Star Home has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does N J Eastern Star Home compare to other Bridgewater skilled nursing facilities?

N J Eastern Star Home holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92. The full Bridgewater directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Bridgewater directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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