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ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ with 114 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 30 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $98K.

1610 RARITAN ROAD, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

Phone: 9088895500

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315064
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
114
Residents
75
In Hospital
No
County
Union
Last Inspection
May 9, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.59 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.97
CNA Hours
2.09
Total Nursing Hours
3.65 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
21.2%
RN Turnover
38.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER operates 114 certified beds in SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ with approximately 75 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 30 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 15 penalties totaling $98K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.65 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.59 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 21.2%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (30 most recent)

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 9, 2025 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 23, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 9, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 9, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 9, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 16, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0728

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 16, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2023 Tag: 0557

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 7.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.5% Yes

Penalty History 15 penalties totaling $98K

Date Type Amount
May 9, 2025 Fine $44K
Oct 30, 2023 Fine $5K
Oct 23, 2023 Fine $5K
Oct 17, 2023 Fine $5K
Oct 10, 2023 Fine $5K
Oct 2, 2023 Fine $5K
Sep 25, 2023 Fine $5K
Sep 18, 2023 Fine $4K
Sep 11, 2023 Fine $4K
Sep 5, 2023 Fine $4K
Aug 28, 2023 Fine $3K
Aug 21, 2023 Fine $3K
Aug 14, 2023 Fine $2K
Aug 7, 2023 Fine $2K
Jul 17, 2023 Fine $4K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.65 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.59 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 21.2%.
How many beds does ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER have?
ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has 114 certified beds with approximately 75 residents. The facility is located at 1610 RARITAN ROAD, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076.
Does ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has 30 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has received 15 penalties totaling $98K.
Who owns ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER was on May 9, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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