Map showing the location of LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME in CALIFON, New Jersey
78 SLIKER ROAD, CALIFON, NJ, 07830

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • New JerseyLowest tier among peers344 rated homes · average 3.3★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NJ avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★±0.0 vs NJ avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star1★−3.4 vs NJ avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNJ avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 35% of peersNJ avg3.0★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments1★Lowest tier among peersNJ avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.52hrsAbove only 40% of peersNJ avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.84hrsAbove 79% of peersNJ avg0.69Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better60%Above only 9% of peersNJ avg41%RN turnover78%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$371,819Above only 1% of peersNJ avg$35,495Fines · denials5 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
54citations
7inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
8immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jul 10, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2021 – Jul 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jul 10, 20251 citationCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$61,552
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Mar 18, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$254,611
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025
  2. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 14, 2025
  3. F657Develop 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 PlanningE · patternCorrected May 14, 2025
  4. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025
  5. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025
Oct 30, 202415 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$37,522
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  2. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
  3. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningF · widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  4. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  6. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
  7. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  8. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  9. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2025
  10. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  11. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  12. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  13. F761Ensure 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  14. F808Ensure 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 DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2025
  15. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Mar 4, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Dec 12, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jan 31, 2024
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jan 31, 2024
  3. F657Develop 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 PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Jun 15, 202315 citationsCycle 2worst L · immediate jeopardy$13,554
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceK · patternCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  2. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  3. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  4. F622Not 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 RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  5. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  6. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  7. F726Ensure 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 ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  8. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  9. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  10. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceK · patternCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  11. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  12. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationE · patternCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  13. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareL · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  14. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationL · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2023
  15. F836Ensure 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.AdministrationL · widespreadCorrected Jul 3, 2023
May 21, 202114 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2021
  2. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2021
  3. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jul 4, 2021
  4. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jun 12, 2021
  5. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected May 23, 2021
  6. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2021
  7. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2021
  8. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2021
  9. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesB · patternCorrected May 24, 2021
  10. F758Implement 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 6, 2021
  11. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2021
  12. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2021
  13. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jun 22, 2021
  14. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlB · patternCorrected May 26, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.52hrsAbove only 40% of peers−0.34 vs NJ avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.84hrsAbove 79% of peers+0.15 vs NJ avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.84hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.85hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.31hrs
  • New Jersey average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better60%Above only 9% of peersNJ avg 41%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only78%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy36 certified beds · ~27 residents a day75%Above only 24% of peersNJ avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $371,819In fines
  • 5Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $35,495NJ avg in fines
Above only 1% of peersFewer fines than 1% of rated homes in New Jersey

Actions on record

  1. Jul 10, 2025Civil money penalty$61,552
  2. Mar 18, 2025Civil money penalty$254,611
  3. Oct 30, 2024Civil money penalty$37,522
  4. Jun 15, 2023Civil money penalty$13,554
  5. Mar 13, 2023Civil money penalty$4,580

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Rosa Fernandez
  • John Hampilos
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Lazare Group, INC
Operational or managerial control
  • Lazare Group, INC
  • Cynthia Bradford
  • Elizabeth Caissie
  • John Hampilos
  • Sandira Segaram
Corporate directors
  • Cynthia Bradford
  • Sandira Segaram
Corporate officers
  • Elizabeth Caissie
  • Rosemarie Fernandez
  • John Hampilos
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • Bethane Properties, INC

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 315467 · 78 SLIKER ROAD, CALIFON, NJ, 07830.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New Jersey and Hunterdon County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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