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WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

3000 HILLTOP ROAD, WHITING, NJ 08759
Score: 2 / 100

With a score of 2/100, Whiting Gardens 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.

With 2.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing 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 36 deficiencies at Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, including 3 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 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.85 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.61 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.13 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Nov 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 33 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0712 Severity E
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 5.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 34.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $252,249

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 2 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
200
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14