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Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newton, NJ

Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Newton, NJ.

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Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newton, NJ

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  • Interior

    A modern and welcoming reception area with comfortable seating and abundant natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A serene view of a modern building by a tranquil lake, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

  • Decor

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable chairs, a sofa, and a vase of flowers.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setting with comfortable seating and natural light.

  • Building

    A quaint building entrance adorned with an American flag.

  • Architecture

    A beautiful stone house surrounded by trees and a lush garden.

  • Bedroom

    A bright and spacious hospital room designed for patient care.

  • Windows

    An innovative office space featuring a smart car parked indoors, showcasing modern design and ample natural light.

  • Landscaping

    A serene view of a lake with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a bright blue sky.

  • Garden

    A vibrant garden setting with blooming flowers and a sunlit patio.

  • Lobby

    A well-lit hospital corridor featuring a waiting area with modern furniture.

  • Nature

    A serene view of a lake with a water fountain, framed by lush greenery and a wooden bench.

  • Tree

    A sign affixed to a tree near a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery.

129 Morris Tpke, Newton, NJ 07860

To contact a resident: (973) 948-5400

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

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Care teams are described as compassionate

Residents and families commonly describe the staff as caring and invested in patients.

Across the reviews, people describe nurses, aides, therapists, and even housekeeping as kind and attentive during rehab and transitions from the hospital. Several reviewers say they felt kept informed and supported, describing the team as patient, competent, and willing to help. A few reviews also contrast that experience with times when communication or responsiveness felt lacking, but the prevailing theme is that the staff shows up for residents.

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Rehab therapy is a central focus

Therapy support is repeatedly mentioned, including physical and occupational sessions.

Many reviewers credit therapy staff—especially physical and occupational therapy—with helping them improve function and mobility. Several mention consistent encouragement, structured rehab time, and coordination that supported recovery after surgery or hospitalization. A minority of reviews raise concerns that therapy time, showers, or follow-through did not meet expectations, particularly during periods they describe as understaffed.

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Cleanliness and rooms come up often

Reviewers frequently mention the facility being clean and well cared for.

Multiple reviews describe the building and rooms as clean and well maintained, including daily attention to rooms and linens. Some reviewers also highlight the comfort of private rooms and private bathroom/shower access as part of what made recovery easier. The negative reviews do not directly dispute cleanliness as a whole, but they do describe problems with responsiveness and care routines.

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Dining choice is a recurring complaint

Dining variety and meal options draw mixed feedback.

Some reviewers say meals were good and offered in a variety, while others describe limited dining choices and difficulty getting the food they wanted. The community is set up to support diet needs like diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which may help explain why options can feel narrower to some residents. Overall, dining satisfaction seems to depend on individual preferences and how options were delivered for that person.

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Staffing and communication can fall short

Some residents report staffing and communication issues that affected daily help.

Several reviews describe moments when help was delayed or not delivered as expected, including getting attention, showers, or responses after calling for assistance. A few reviewers connect these gaps to understaffing or inadequate coordination between nursing aides and therapy. Other reviews describe the opposite experience, so the reviews suggest uneven day-to-day consistency rather than a single, universal problem.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 128 resident community capacity 128 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Quality Family Practice (1.6 miles)
  • The Optical & Hearing Centers of Newton (3.5 miles)
  • Northern NJ Endoscopy Center (4.7 miles)
  • Dr Sam Kahlam (4.7 miles)
  • The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey (5 miles)
  • Cardiology Associates of Sussex County - Newton Office (5 miles)
  • Image Care Center (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Riviera Maya (1.9 miles)
  • Jumboland (3.1 miles)
  • KFC (3.8 miles)
  • Applebee's (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • Mountain House Tavern & Grille (4.1 miles)
  • Lafayette House (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Hampton Diner (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Cafe Pierrot (8.7 miles)
  • Cloveberry (8.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)
  • Nutri Sport Pharmacal (8.1 miles)
  • Sparta Pharmacy (8.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (9.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.8 miles)

Parks

  • Swartswood State Park (4.5 miles)
  • Stokes State Forest (4.6 miles)
  • Station Park (8.7 miles)
  • Willson Hill park (9.8 miles)
  • National Park Service-Raymondskill (11.9 miles)
  • Akenac Park (12.6 miles)
  • High Point State Park (13.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Clare's Hospital MICU (4.8 miles)
  • Barn Hill Rehab (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas The Apostle Church (7.8 miles)
  • Long Meadow Chapel (11.9 miles)
  • Milford Bible Church (13.5 miles)

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