Skilled nursing · Somerset, NJ

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

780 OLD NEW BRUNSWICK ROAD, Somerset, NJ 08873

2 / 5CMS 148 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

11

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 11 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 8.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.6 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 63 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
0.6
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
63%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
8.8%
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★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.6
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.05
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
63%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
33%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
8.8%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
12.1%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
0.6%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection current$104,680 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315520
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds148
Avg residents103

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare 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 Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $104,680 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center appears in the record section above.

Does Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center use antipsychotic medications?

8.8 percent of long-stay residents at Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 12.1 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 Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 11 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is located at 780 OLD NEW BRUNSWICK ROAD, Somerset, NJ 08873. Phone: (732) 653-3000. 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 Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center a special focus facility?

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon and $104,680 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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 Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center compare to other Somerset skilled nursing facilities?

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 11. The full Somerset directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Somerset directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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