Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is a 1-star rated nursing home in Califon, NJ with 36 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 1/5.
The facility has 48 health violations on record. Federal fines total $513,712 across 60 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: March 18, 2025.
Designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility — indicating a pattern of serious quality issues under heightened federal oversight.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and New Jersey public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
2025 1 penalties totaling $382,570
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2023 5 penalties totaling $4,545
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2022 49 penalties totaling $120,059
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2021 5 penalties totaling $6,538
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Health Violations by Year
2025 5 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
2024 1 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2023 18 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
2022 4 violations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2021 15 violations
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2019 2 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2018 1 violations
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2017 2 violations
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions About Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
- What violations has Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home received?
- Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home has 48 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home?
- Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home safe?
- Safety at Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home?
- Phone: (908) 832-2220. Address: 78 Sliker Road, Califon, NJ. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home offer?
- Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home is a skilled nursing facility with 36 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Califon, NJ?
- Compare Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home with other nursing homes in Califon, NJ on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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