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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1059 Edinburg Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 180-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Hamilton, NJ, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #334 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#334 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.08
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
37
Inspection findings · 5 serious

The verdict

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 180-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Hamilton, NJ, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #334 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#334 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.08
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
37
Inspection findings · 5 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 348 NJ nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315223
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
180
Residents
156
In Hospital
No
County
Mercer
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.08 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.43 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.91
CNA Hours
1.75
Total Nursing Hours
3.08 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
31.6%
RN Turnover
28.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center ranks #334 of 346 rated nursing homes in NJ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center operates 180 certified beds in Hamilton, NJ with approximately 156 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 37 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 5 penalties totaling $84K levied against this facility. Staffing is reported at 3.08 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.43 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 31.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.

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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (37 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0698

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 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: Dec 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 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: Dec 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0712

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 2, 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: Dec 3, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 24, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 1, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 7, 2025 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: Sep 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0712

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 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: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 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: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 13, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 13, 2024 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: May 13, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 13, 2024 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: Jul 8, 2024

B - Pattern - No harm Apr 13, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 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: May 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 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: May 27, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 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: May 27, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 13, 2022 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 9.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 11.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 30.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 38.1% No

Penalty History 5 penalties totaling $84K

Date Type Amount
Oct 24, 2025 Fine $8K
Aug 7, 2025 Fine $14K
Mar 11, 2025 Fine $31K
Jun 13, 2024 Fine $14K
Jun 13, 2024 Fine $17K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NJ registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NJ registry
  • Peer homes near 180 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NJ. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center rank among nursing homes in NJ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center ranks 334th among 346 rated nursing homes in NJ (#334 of 346). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center reports 3.08 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.43 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 31.6%.
How many beds does Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 180 certified beds with approximately 156 residents. The facility is located at 1059 Edinburg Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Does Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 37 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has received 5 penalties totaling $84K.
Who owns Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was on Dec 2, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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