B

GATEWAY CARE CENTER

139 GRANT AVE, EATONTOWN, NJ 07724
Score: 83 / 100

With a score of 83/100 and a B grade, Gateway Care Center is a well-regarded option in Eatontown, New Jersey. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 82th percentile statewide.

With 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, Gateway Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Gateway Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.40 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.90 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Nov 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity F
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Jan 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $27,641

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 83 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
178
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8