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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Complete Care at Barn Hill

249 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860

Complete Care at Barn Hill, a 154-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Newton, NJ, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.53
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
15
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315137
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
154
Residents
134
In Hospital
No
County
Sussex
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.53 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.61 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.97
CNA Hours
1.94
Total Nursing Hours
3.53 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
43.8%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Complete Care at Barn Hill

Complete Care at Barn Hill operates 154 certified beds in Newton, NJ with approximately 134 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.53 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.61 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Complete Care at Barn Hill falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 43.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0836

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0711

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0623

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2019 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2019 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 7.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 40.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 23.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 94.9% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Complete Care at Barn Hill?
Complete Care at Barn Hill has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Complete Care at Barn Hill?
Complete Care at Barn Hill reports 3.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.61 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
How many beds does Complete Care at Barn Hill have?
Complete Care at Barn Hill has 154 certified beds with approximately 134 residents. The facility is located at 249 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
Does Complete Care at Barn Hill have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Complete Care at Barn Hill has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Complete Care at Barn Hill received any fines or penalties?
No, Complete Care at Barn Hill has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Complete Care at Barn Hill?
Complete Care at Barn Hill is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Complete Care at Barn Hill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Complete Care at Barn Hill was on Aug 13, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Complete Care at Barn Hill?
Complete Care at Barn Hill is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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