B
Heath Village
77/100 score
1.10 hrs RN staffing
6 deficiencies
LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME
78 SLIKER ROAD, CALIFON, NJ 07830
- Provider number (CCN)
- 315467
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 36
- Phone
- (908) 832-2220
- CMS data as of
- September 1, 2026
D
●
stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +7% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 of 5 for health inspections, 4 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 56 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 8 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 3 fines totalling $355,418.
Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 8 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.93 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
56
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
8
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Health inspection: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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37/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on October 19, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.93 hrs |
|---|---|
| NJ median | 0.55 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 75.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 40.7%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed September 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: March 4, 2026.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from June 15, 2023 to March 4, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 315467 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
8 immediate jeopardy issues found among 56 total deficiencies. 56 corrected.
Most recent inspection (March 4, 2026)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0868
Status: Corrected
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0605
Status: Corrected
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 26, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0607
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0882
Status: Corrected
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0804
Status: Corrected
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 25, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0759
Status: Corrected
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0686
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0690
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 25, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0693
Status: Corrected
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0695
Status: Corrected
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0656
Status: Corrected
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0558
Status: Corrected
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0584
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2026
Inspection cycle 2 (March 18, 2025)
J
Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0610
Status: Corrected
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 14, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 14, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 22, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0730
Status: Corrected
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 14, 2025
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0730
Status: Corrected
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0808
Status: Corrected
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 22, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0761
Status: Corrected
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
J
Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2025
J
Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 20, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0692
Status: Corrected
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 22, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 14, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0657
Status: Corrected
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 14, 2025
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0640
Status: Corrected
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0842
Status: Corrected
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 9, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0582
Status: Corrected
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0623
Status: Corrected
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 22, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (June 15, 2023)
L
Immediate jeopardy — widespread
F0835
Status: Corrected
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
L
Immediate jeopardy — widespread
F0836
Status: Corrected
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.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 3, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0868
Status: Corrected
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 31, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0610
Status: Corrected
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 31, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0607
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0726
Status: Corrected
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0730
Status: Corrected
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
K
Immediate jeopardy — pattern
F0756
Status: Corrected
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
K
Immediate jeopardy — pattern
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0759
Status: Corrected
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
L
Immediate jeopardy — widespread
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0695
Status: Corrected
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 1, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0657
Status: Corrected
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 31, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0622
Status: Corrected
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 25, 2023
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | Fine | $62,493 |
| March 18, 2025 | Fine | $255,403 |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $37,522 |
3 fines totalling $355,418.
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME
- Legal business name
- LITTLE BROOK HOME, INC
- Address
- 78 SLIKER ROAD, CALIFON, NJ 07830
- Phone
- (908) 832-2220
- Provider number (CCN)
- 315467
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- February 1, 2001
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- September 1, 2026
The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed September 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
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