Barn Hill Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
249 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Barn Hill Care Center is nestled in the rolling hills of Sussex County, New Jersey. Take one step inside our comfortable facility and you'll feel right at home. The natural surroundings just outside our front door provide comfort and beautiful scenery. We are easily accessible from most locations; our Newton, New Jersey location is close to Morris and Warren Counties in NJ, and Pike County, Pennsylvania and Orange County, New York are less than one hour away. We offer ShortStay, Rehabilitation, Respite, Dementia and Hospice services. Barn Hill has the caring professional staff to ensure dignity, strengthen independence, and preserve the health of all those we serve.
Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.
With 154 beds, Barn Hill Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Newton average about 93 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Newton average of roughly 72%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Newton average about 3.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Barn Hill Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Barn Hill Care Center offers memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 154
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 47%
- Last health inspection January 2026
Resident & family reviews
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