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Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home
Califon, New JerseyMedicare inspection record
About Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home
Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home serves Califon, New Jersey families with compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. Our experienced team focuses on recovery and comfort, helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and attentive daily support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
36 residents
Location
Califon, NJ
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
78 SLIKER ROAD, Califon, New Jersey 07830
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 4, 2026, state inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 31 minutes with each resident a day, below the New Jersey average of 3 hours 51 minutes.
Medicare fined Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home 3 times in the last three years, $355,418 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 31 minutesBelow the New Jersey average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 56 minutesAbove the New Jersey average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 41% |
Inspections
41 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
March 4, 2026 · Standard inspection · 16 citations
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 26, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 24, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 24, 2026Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 24, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 24, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 24, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 24, 2026Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Apr 24, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 24, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 24, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 25, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 24, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 24, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 25, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 24, 2026Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 24, 2026
July 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 18, 2025
March 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 14, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 14, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 14, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 14, 2025Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected May 14, 2025
October 30, 2024 · Standard inspection · 14 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 20, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 21, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 22, 2025Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 21, 2024Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 21, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 9, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 22, 2025Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 22, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 21, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 22, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 21, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 21, 2024
October 30, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024
March 4, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 1, 2024
December 12, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 31, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 31, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Fines and payment denials
3 fines totaling $355,418 in the last three years.
- July 10, 2025Fine: $62,493
- March 18, 2025Fine: $255,403
- October 30, 2024Fine: $37,522
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Little Brook Home, Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 36
- Average residents per day
- 27
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 1, 2001
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 315467
Location
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78 SLIKER ROADCalifon, NJ 07830
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Questions about Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home
How did Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on March 4, 2026 and cited 16 health deficiencies. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 31 minutes with each resident per day, including 56 minutes from registered nurses. 41% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home 3 times in the last three years, totaling $355,418.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.