CLOVER REST HOME – COLUMBIA, NJ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Clover Rest Home

28 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, NJ 7832
(908) 496-4477
33 beds
All Columbia facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
75.23
Score /100
#5821
National Rank

#5821
of 14703 facilities
National
60.4% position
#220
of 348 in NJ
State Rank
#2
of 6 in Warren
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Columbia
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 7832
ZIP Rank






About Clover Rest HomeClover Rest Home is located at 28 Washington Street, Columbia, NJ, reachable at (908) 496-4477. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 33.0 certified beds and serves an average of 31 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1997-08-29. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Clover Rest Home

Address

28 Washington Street, Columbia, NJ 7832

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 33 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
75.23
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5821 of 14703 nationally – #220 of 348 in New Jersey

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Clover Rest Home is a strong choice for families in the Columbia, NJ area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightClover Rest Home currently provides 4 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 22 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 42 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 18 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours14 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 48 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $158,693. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 7.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,821
of 14,703
National
Top 40%
#220
of 348
NJ State
Bottom 37% in NJ
#2
of 6
️ Warren County
#2 of 6
#1
of 1
️ Columbia
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 7832
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Clover Rest Home ranks 5821st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 220th out of 348 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,873 nationally and RN hours rank #11,520 nationally (#279 in NJ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 3.29 #9,599 / 14,703 #232 / 348 Below average
2023 4.16 #3,307 / 14,703 #79 / 348 Top 25%
2024 3.97 #4,415 / 14,703 #97 / 348 Above average
2025 3.55 #8,381 / 14,703 #184 / 348 Below average
2026 4.37 #2,873 / 14,703 #58 / 348 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 0.53 #8,076 / 14,703 #219 / 348 Below average
2023 0.46 #8,968 / 14,703 #250 / 348 Below average
2024 0.41 #10,165 / 14,703 #262 / 348 Below average
2025 0.53 #7,772 / 14,703 #193 / 348 Below average
2026 0.37 #11,520 / 14,703 #279 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Clover Rest Home is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1997-08-29. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (908) 496-4477 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Clover Rest Home holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.2/100, placing it #5821 of 14703 facilities nationally and #220 of 348 in New Jersey. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Clover Rest Home receives a reported average of 4 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 22 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 18 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 42 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 48 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $158,693. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 7.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Clover Rest Home ranks 5821st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 220th out of 348 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,873 nationally and RN hours rank #11,520 nationally (#279 in NJ). Our composite quality score of 75.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Columbia, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_jersey/columbia/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

28 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, NJ 7832
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LLC
Legal Name

LIGHTHOUSE CLOVER, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 33
Average Residents / Day 31 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Warren County, NJ
City Columbia, NJ
ZIP Code 7832
Approved Since August 29, 1997
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 315429
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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