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Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home, Califon, NJ: 1 star rating, fined $355,418 across 3 fines

Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home in Califon, NJ is owned by Lazare Group, Inc, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $355,418 across 3 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 41 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 4, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
78 Sliker Road, Califon, NJ 07830
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
36
Residents per day
27 on average
Ownership type
For profit, individual
Fines
$355,418 across 3 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
41, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
March 4, 2026
CMS Certification Number
315467
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
July 10, 2025Fine$62,493Not listeddata.cms.gov
March 18, 2025Fine$255,403Not listeddata.cms.gov
October 30, 2024Fine$37,522Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
March 4, 2026F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 25, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 26, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
July 10, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedAugust 18, 2025data.cms.gov
March 18, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedMay 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 18, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 18, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 18, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 18, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 14, 2025data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedNovember 20, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 22, 2025data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F808Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 22, 2025data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 22, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 22, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 30, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2024data.cms.gov
December 12, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 31, 2024data.cms.gov
December 12, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 31, 2024data.cms.gov
December 12, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 31, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 18 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 4 managers, 7 officers, directors or trustees, 5 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Lazare Group, IncIndirect owner100%February 13, 2002data.cms.gov
Lazare Group, IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 13, 2002data.cms.gov
Bethane Properties, IncMortgage interestNot listedFebruary 13, 2002data.cms.gov
Bethane Properties, IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 13, 2002data.cms.gov
Lazare Group, IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 13, 2002data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.