I had said that I wasn't goin to write a review. However, I decided I must in order to show my appreciation to a few. Unfortunately, there are a few bad apples in the bunch there at the facility. I have to personally Thank a my two nurses (ANTHONY & JOSEPHINE), are TOP TEIR period.. & they both deserve all the Accolades possible. The aids (Sharel, Marie, Rebecca & Ernest) their kindness & patience with their patients is commendable & appreciative. The therapist in PT are also great. I mostly worked with Ruby & Brenda, from time to time with somone else if one of them was off. Even tho a lil pushy, they're TOP TEIR AS WELL The kitchen, LEONI & her staff made my stay alot more comfortable. Leoni, takes the time to visit the patients chit chat with them a bit, find out their likes & dislikes, to get better knowledge of them as people, not just a patient. I was very disappointed I didn't get to see but 2 of the people named above before I left the facility. They all made my stay at Care One comfortable, as it was my home away from home.. I've already expressed my concernes with the admin & I'm hoping they'll improve in the professionalism area, with them few bad apples. The simplest thing goes along way & that is Kindness, it's free exercise it more!!! ~Diamond~
Careone at the Highlands
1350 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820, Middlesex County
Careone at the Highlands is a licensed 122-bed skilled nursing facility located at 1350 Inman Avenue in Edison, New Jersey. Situated in northern Middlesex County near the border of Union County and Plainfield, the center provides clinical nursing and rehabilitation support. The setting focuses on delivering hospital-level medical services in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
Accommodations are designed to mirror the comforts of home, providing quiet personal rooms for recovery and long-term residency. For moments with relatives and friends, dedicated family visiting rooms offer private, comfortable areas to connect. A large communal dining room gives residents a bright place to gather for meals each day.
The clinical facilities include dedicated physical therapy and rehabilitation rooms where therapists work with patients on individualized recovery plans. Daily life revolves around personalized healing and therapeutic activity, with programs tailored to help people regain their strength, flexibility, and daily living skills.
Medical care at the center covers around-the-clock skilled nursing, physician-led long-term care, and sub-acute therapy. Specialized tracks include orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, cardiac care, and pulmonary rehabilitation supported by an onsite pulmonary physician and respiratory therapist. The staff also provides complex wound management overseen by an onsite wound physician, comprehensive diabetes care, and short-term respite stays.
This community suits individuals recovering from major surgery or illness, as well as seniors with chronic conditions who need 24-hour nursing attention. Convenient access from Inman Avenue makes it straightforward for families throughout Edison, Scotch Plains, and neighboring Central Jersey towns to visit their loved ones.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Medicare ratings
Overall
4 out of 5
Health inspections
3 out of 5
Quality measures
5 out of 5
Staffing
4 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Staffing
- Nurse time per resident, per day
- 4.0 hours
- NJ average 3.9 hours
- Registered nurse time per resident, per day
- 0.8 hours
- NJ average 0.7 hours
- Nurse time per resident on weekends
- 3.7 hours
- Nursing staff turnover (per year)
- 24%
- NJ average 39%
- Registered nurse turnover (per year)
- 22%
- Administrators who left in the past year
- 1
Source: Medicare (CMS), updated monthly, last updated 8/1/2026. See it on Medicare Care Compare
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Long-term care
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Pulmonary rehabilitation with onsite pulmonary physician and respiratory therapist
- Stroke recovery program
- Wound care management with onsite wound physician
- Cardiac care management
- Complex medical care and chronic condition monitoring
- Diabetes management program
- Physical therapy
- Medication management
- Respite care
Amenities
Dining
- Large dining room
Living spaces
- Accommodations designed to mirror home comforts
- Family visiting rooms
Wellness and care
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation rooms
Services
- Respite care stays
- Physician-led clinical care
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Reviews
Reviews on Google
My mom in law was admitted to CareOne at the Highlands subacute rehab from the hospital. From the moment she got to the facility - they made her feel welcome, made sure they were attentive to her needs. The nurses were awesome- caring and emphatic. CNA helped her get through the day and therapy was excellent- they got her back on her feet in such a short time. Food was great- had a lot of choices.I will recommend this facility to anyone seeking rehab or long term care.
Facility is clean. Everytime I visit my dad, the areas are clean and my dad is clean. The nursing staff is wonderful and helpful. They even give my dad snacks before bedtime and he really enjoys that. The PT staff are very patient with my dad. They are also honest about prognosis and informs my family on his status. The aides are also very helpful. If my dad wants to sit in his wheelchair, they help him. The admin staff is so easy to work with also. They will accommodate the patient and family any way that they are allowed to. Communication is so important to my family and we can text or call the office anytime. I’ve read some of the reviews and our experience has been pleasant. Absolutely recommend this place.
Thank you for the wonderful care you showed my brother while he was staying with you for the past several weeks. The professional and compassionate staff was so welcoming from his first day till the day is was ready to come home. I want to thank the nurses, therapists and especially the social workers who took such great care of him. It's so nice to be around people who care about the job they are doing. I would highly recommend the Highlands!
Do not send your loved one to this facility! My mom was here for 6 weeks recently after she had fractured her arm. At that time, they kept her for the remainder of her 100 day limit, a total of 6 weeks. I've been her caregiver for the past 3 years after having 2 strokes and other health issues. Even after all of those major health issues, she has never come out of a rehab in the condition she was in, and she has stayed at 5 other rehabs! My mom was mobile and walked with her walker, used the bathroom independently, enjoyed dancing, sitting outside for fresh air etc. and now she can barely move from a chair to a commode. She is living in a recliner and has deconditioned so badly that she can hardly move her body. Careone allowed my mom to rot away in a bed while they did nothing but make excuses and outright blame her for not giving her therapy. I begged them to at least toilet her because of her history with issues from not volunteering to soil in a bed but they acted as if my mom was not worthy of basic human dignity. They wanted her in bed, medicated and laying in her own urine etc. I had to demand her be tested for a UTI because I know my mom and sure enough, she had one. Even though she was given antibiotics for it, she came home with another UTI!! These people could care less about your loved ones I am so sick and upset from this place. Believe me, my mom has been in rehabs many times and this place was the worse. I personally blame them for her current state and I do nothing but cry because of this. I don't know how these people sleep at night as they should be ashamed of themselves. They know all about deconditioning and are suppose to be therapists and help these people, not cause this! What an absolute joke. Also, on one evening, I walked into my moms room when her door was closed and she was laying on her bed completely naked with a man who I still don’t know who he is, had no gloves on and had a clean diaper in his hand. When my mom saw me she immediately announced who I was and i could see how upset she looked. Not only was she unnecessarily naked but her roommates curtain was not closed. The man’s hands were shaking as he attempted to put the diaper on her as I immediately began covering her. A nurse entered and she was speaking to him in another language. I reported this and she was moved to another room. I still have no idea who the man was.
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Location
1350 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820
License
- License number
- 061202
- NPI
- 1427057983 NPI Registry
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 04/30/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 122 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/9/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- CARE ONE AT BIRCHWOOD LLC
Frequently asked questions
What types of care are provided here?+
The center offers long-term nursing care, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac care, wound management, complex medical care, diabetes care, and respite care.
What payment options are accepted?+
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment according to state records.
Are physicians available on site?+
Yes, pulmonary rehabilitation is supported by an onsite pulmonary physician and a respiratory therapist. The community also features an onsite wound physician to oversee wound management.
Does the center offer respite care?+
Yes, Careone at the Highlands provides respite care services to offer temporary relief to primary caregivers while ensuring patients receive full clinical support.
What amenities are available for residents and families?+
The facility features a large dining room, specialized physical therapy and rehabilitation rooms, family visiting areas, and home-like resident accommodations.