Hunterdon County, New Jersey · Nursing home
Hunterdon Care Center LLC
4 of 5 overall from CMS
1 Leisure Court, Flemington, NJ 08822
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.3
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.36 hours Below the state average of 3.85
- Nursing staff who left in a year 37.1% Below the state average of 39.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 24 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 90.3% of 185 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Hunterdon Care Center LLC is a 185-bed nursing home in Flemington, New Jersey (Hunterdon County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.36 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Jersey average of 3.85. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 185
- Residents per day (average)
- 167.0
- Certified since
- 1986 (40 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Ocean Healthcare (11 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Hunterdon Care Center LLC
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Mar 19, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the New Jersey average is 8.6. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.54 hours per resident per day; the New Jersey average is 0.68. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 New Jersey average 3.3
- Health inspections 3 of 5 New Jersey average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 New Jersey average 3.1
- Quality measures 5 of 5 New Jersey average 4.4
The vertical line marks the New Jersey average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.36 h New Jersey average 3.85
- Nurse aides 2.02 h New Jersey average 2.23
- Licensed practical nurses 0.79 h New Jersey average 0.93
- Registered nurses 0.54 h New Jersey average 0.68
- All staff, weekends 3.16 h New Jersey average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the New Jersey average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover37.1%
- New Jersey average39.7%
- Registered nurse turnover22.2%
- New Jersey average37.7%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New Jersey and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.7% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% | 93.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.1% | 8.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.0% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 97.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.2% | 15.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.9% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.77 | 2.07 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.47 | 1.11 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.9% | 79.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% | 80.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.4% | 24.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.9% | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 14, 2025: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | 9 | 11 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 11 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 4 | 0 |
New Jersey homes averaged 8.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (24)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 30, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2020)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New Jersey homes averaged 0.7 fines and $34,926 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Jersey
- Size77 of 348 by certified beds
- New Jersey average residents per day122.4
- ChainOcean Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Hunterdon County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Hunterdon Care Center LLC?
Hunterdon Care Center LLC has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Hunterdon Care Center LLC have?
Hunterdon Care Center LLC has 185 certified beds. It averages 167.0 residents per day, about 90.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Hunterdon Care Center LLC?
The home reports 3.36 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.54 hours from registered nurses. The New Jersey average is 3.85 hours and 0.68 hours from registered nurses.
Has Hunterdon Care Center LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Hunterdon Care Center LLC accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Rolling Hills Care Center 67beds 94.8%in use 3.37nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Country Arch Care Center 130beds 88.4%in use 3.74nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 200beds 86.7%in use 4.17nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Hunterdon County
Who to call in New Jersey
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Jersey.
- Long-term care ombudsman New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-877-582-6995 (Fax 1-609-943-3479. Email: ombudsman@ltco.nj.gov. Mail: P.O. Box 852, Trenton, NJ 08625-0852.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Department of Health Complaint Hotline 1-800-792-9770 (24-hour hotline, seven days a week; complaints may be made by phone without giving a name. Long-term care complaints can also be faxed to 609-943-4977 (reviewed during business hours), submitted online (web.doh.nj.gov/fc/search.aspx), or mailed to NJ Department of Health, PO Box 367, Trenton, NJ 08625-0367.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New Jersey staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 315226. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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