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70/100ROSE GARDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (TOMS RIVER, New Jersey)
1579 OLD FREEHOLD ROAD, TOMS RIVER, New Jersey 08753
Phone: 7325054477
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
119.6
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Ocean
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
Yes
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | New Jersey Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.46 | 0.70 | -0.24 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.76 | 3.90 | -0.15 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 3.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 45.1% | 39.3% | - |
Health Citation History
21 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-09-18 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-01-03 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
12 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-01-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$17,345
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | Fine | $17,345 | - |
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