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United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen
200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860 · Sussex County · (973) 300-5788
60 certified beds, about 56 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315439 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 26, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 7 health citations since March 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the last three years; the largest was $8,278, and the latest is dated August 26, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.07 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across New Jersey and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.84 of those hours.
44.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Jersey average 39.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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205/24
308/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
August 26, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteComplaint # NJ 2565649Based on observation, interview, review of medical records, and other pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe environment and follow fall prevention interventions as written on the individual comprehensive care plan (ICCP) for 2 of 2 residents, (Resident #2 and Resident #5). Resident #2 was transferred with the use of a mechanical lift by one staff member, fell, sustained a head injury that required an emergency transfer to a hospital, and was admitted for 8 days with a laceration of the head that required 3 staples. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. Resident #2 was not in the facility during the survey. The surveyor reviewed the closed medical record for Resident #2. [...]
- D Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of other pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the resident's room in a homelike manner. This deficient practice was identified on 1 of 3 Nursing Units (Sawmill) and was evidenced by the following: On 08/22/2025 at 11:10 AM, the surveyor entered Resident #25's room (room [ROOM NUMBER]B) and observed that the wall behind the headboard had large cracks and chipped paint across its entire surface. On 8/22/25 at 11:15 AM, during an interview with the surveyor, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the Sawmill unit stated that she had been aware that the wall needed to be repaired, but had not informed the maintenance department, which she should have done. The LPN stated that she would now fill out a work order. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to administer oxygen therapy according to the physician's order for 1 of 1 Resident (Resident #1), reviewed for Respiratory therapy. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:Reference: New Jersey Statutes, Annotated Title 45, Chapter 11. Nursing Board. The Nurse Practice Act for the state of New Jersey states: The practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential physical and emotional health problems, through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and wellbeing, and executing medical regimes as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. Reference: [...]
May 22, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to consistently follow standards of clinical practice with regards to: a.) following a physician's order as written for 1 of 15 residents (Resident # 1), and b.) completing neuro checks (an assessment of neurological status that must be done when a resident hits his or her head or if it is unknown if they hit their head) after a resident had a history of fall for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #14) reviewed for falls. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. The Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey states: [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to clarify a Physician's Order (PO) in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 16 residents (Resident #16) reviewed. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 5/15/24 at 11:15 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #16 in a Geri-chair (a specialized chair designed specifically for seniors and individuals with limited mobility), receiving oxygen (O2) via nasal cannula (medical device to provide supplemental oxygen therapy to people who have lower oxygen levels) at 3 Liters Per Minute (LPM.) The surveyor reviewed the medical records of Resident #16, who was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but not limited to Human Metapneumovirus Pneumonia, Chronic Respiratory Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. [...]
March 17, 2022Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) store potentially hazardous foods in a manner to prevent food borne illness, and b.) failed to maintain the kitchen environment and equipment in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination from foreign substances and potential for the development a food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 3/13/22 at 10:06 AM, in the presence of the Chef Manager and Operations Manager (OM), the surveyor observed the following: 1 The surveyor observed two of five red sprinkler caps and fire suppression poles above the cook top area, which were soiled with a black grease-like substance and white colored particles. 2. [...]
- B Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to issue the required Medicare Beneficiary Protection Notification. This deficient practice was identified for 3 out of 3 residents reviewed, Resident #13, Resident #282, and Resident #283. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 3/14/22 at 12:25 PM, the facility presented the surveyor with a list of residents who were discharged from a Medicare covered Part A in the last 6 months. These residents should have received Beneficiary Notices. The surveyor reviewed three residents selected from the list. Resident #283 was discharged from the facility. Resident #282 and Resident #13 remained at the facility. On 3/15/22 at 1:15 PM, the surveyor received the beneficiary notifications for 2 of the 3 residents to review. [...]
Fire safety inspections
21 fire safety citations on file: 9 on August 26, 2025, 8 on May 22, 2024, 4 on March 17, 2022.
Every fire safety citation21 citations
- F Install proper backup exit lighting.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.07 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.84 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.79 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.94 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.8% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.76 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.18 on weekdays and 3.79 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 9.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.38 in April to June 2025 to 4.07 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.07 | 0.84 | 4.18 | 3.79 | 9.0% | 0 of 90 | 56 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.09 | 0.92 | 4.24 | 3.73 | 6.9% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.21 | 1.05 | 4.39 | 3.75 | 6.8% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.38 | 1.19 | 4.57 | 3.89 | 5.5% | 0 of 91 | 53 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Jersey, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.9 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.1 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 33.0 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BRISTOL GLEN INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis, Julie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/14/2005 | |
| Lisk, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/18/2016 | |
| Peterson, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/16/2019 | |
| Bonnet, Jean Paul | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/21/2025 | |
| Ellis, Julie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/14/2005 | |
| Lisk, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/18/2016 | |
| Peterson, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/16/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 26, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 26, 2025: "Honor 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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 22, 2024: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 17, 2022: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Complete Care at Barn Hill Newton, 0.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Mohawk Meadows Lafayette, 3.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Newton, 5.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Forest Manor HCC Blairstown, 11.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Merry Heart Nursing Home Succasunna, 14.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Dwelling Place at St. Clares Dover, 14.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Heath Village Hackettstown, 15.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
New Jersey contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New Jersey. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities, License Surveys and Inspections, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-877-582-6995. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities Search, where New Jersey publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 26, 2025. The New Jersey average is 8.6.
- Has United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the last three years.
- Does United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: BRISTOL GLEN INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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