B

SPRING CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER

1 LINDBERGH AVENUE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Score: 72 / 100

With a score of 72/100 and a B grade, Spring Creek Healthcare Center is a well-regarded option in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 63th percentile statewide.

With 2.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, Spring Creek Healthcare 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 15 deficiencies at Spring Creek Healthcare Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ 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 2.83 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.81 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.34 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.16 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Apr 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Resident Rights 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
    Apr 14, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Apr 14, 2025 · 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 6.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
179
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5