CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Forest Manor Hcc is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Blairstown, New Jersey with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST MANOR AQUISITION 1LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 18, 2013 |
| FARKAS, ZEV | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | Apr 12, 2013 |
| NICHOLSON, WILLIAM | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | Apr 12, 2013 |
| FARKAS, ZEV | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | May 28, 2012 |
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