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BARNEGAT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

859 WEST BAY AVE, BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
Score: 34 / 100

With a score of 34/100, Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center ranks in the bottom tier of New Jersey nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.56 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.06 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.13 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jul 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jul 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 31, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Oct 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care 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 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $23,245

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 34 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 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 - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3