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MEADOWBROOK RESPIRATORY AND NURSING CENTER

38 FRENEAU AVENUE, MATAWAN, NJ 07747
Score: 45 / 100

CMS data shows Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center earning a D grade with a score of 45/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.16 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.36 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.67 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
May 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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
    May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $48,266

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7