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New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing

111 Finderne Avenue

3.9(24 ratings)· Bridgewater average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
82
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
82
Ownership
Operates as a not-for-profit facility
History
Serving Central New Jersey for over 60 years

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Reviews are mixed: some families praise the long-term nursing care, activities program, and cleanliness, while others raise concerns about the admissions process and a new security screening system at the entrance. Overall Google rating sits at 3.9 from 24 reviews.

What reviewers praise

  • Compassionate, attentive nursing staff
  • Active daily activities program (crafts, bingo, gardening)
  • Daily personal laundry service for residents
  • Facility described as very clean
  • Long-standing reputation caring for the community

What reviewers flag

  • Multiple reviewers unsettled by new walk-through security/metal detector at entry
  • One report of a cold, unhelpful admissions director
  • One report of being denied admission due to a medical condition

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing is a senior living community in Bridgewater, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 24 reviews.

About New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing

New Jersey Eastern Star Home is a rehabilitation and nursing facility in Bridgewater, New Jersey, serving the Central New Jersey community for over 60 years. Operating as a not-for-profit, the facility provides sub-acute care and long-term nursing care with a focus on outcomes and quality of care.

The community offers sub-acute rehabilitation where patients receive therapy and work through personalized treatment plans in an environment designed to support recovery. Staff emphasize compassionate, patient-centered care and aim to provide individualized approaches to meet each resident's needs.

The facility is committed to creating an enriching and engaging environment where patients and residents can thrive. The care team works collaboratively to deliver services with dignity, professionalism, and clinical expertise.

Types of Care at New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing

3.9overall · 24 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (24)

Jennifer L

Mar 2026

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It is a BAD look when the Admissions Director is cold as ice. But maybe she did me a favor because if New Jersey Eastern Star feels like she is a good representation of their facility then they did me a favor. I would never send my father here or any loved one. Choosing a rehab is a difficult decision and one that should be handled with empathy…please provide her with some training even though it would seem obvious that the Director or Head of Admissions be friendly and compassionate and willing to listen at a REHAB facility.

carol sniscak

Dec 2025

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My mother was in long term care for 9 months. We found the administration to be very approachable, all were very helpful whenever we had a question. The nursing staff was very compassionate & caring. The activities director (Simone) is above & beyond - she has several activities planned each and every day from gardening, arts & crafts, manicures, bingo games, etc. She gives the residents a chance to make friendships, and keep entertained & informed. Personal laundry is done daily. The place is also very clean.

Thomas Anderson

Dec 2025

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Had a great tour of the facility but they decided they didn't want to accept my mother-in-law because she had a medical issue on her tailbone. Isthat what you're in the business to take care of. Really stupid in my opinion.

Katelyn Herron

Jun 2025

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Just visited my loved one at NJ Eastern Home, and had a great experience! They implemented a new visitor sign in system which was surprisingly easy to use and made me happy to know the simple yet affective measures that are in place for my family member, and all other residents safety. You just walk through a small detector as you would at any sports game or venue and then you are good to go. It adds no more than 1 minute of what the sign in process used to be but 1 extra minute in return for knowing the facility is a safe place seems like a win- win to me. My family has used this facility for years and will continue to use and recommend to others!

Ellen

Jun 2025

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Is anybody else deeply troubled after coming to this facility recently? come on, a weapon detector???!!! I understand the reason for safety, but not to this level in a nursing home! There's a lot of security measures that can be explored, but not this kind of insanity. I don't know what the heck management is thinking! Seriously, whoever thought of this idea better be MENTALLY CHECKED of fired right away. And if it is their Board, God bless all the patients there. Glad my family member will be discharged soon. Will never ever come back to this place. So any of you who considered ever coming to this place, good luck. Seems like this place has some serious issues with security to subject people to this extreme. Yes, they may be good with care, but this thing changes my rating from 5 stars to a negative star, if only there's that rating option here.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 23, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026

Sep 27, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 5, 2024

May 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 15, 2023

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 15, 2023

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 15, 2023

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 15, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2023

  • Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing offer?

New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing located?

New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing is located at 111 Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

What do families say about New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing?

New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing carries a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 24 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed: some families praise the long-term nursing care, activities program, and cleanliness, while others raise concerns about the admissions process and a new security screening system at the entrance. Overall Google rating sits at 3.9 from 24 reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing do on recent health and safety inspections?

New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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