B

WEDGWOOD GARDENS CARE CENTER

3419 HIGHWAY 9, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is a well-regarded option in Freehold, New Jersey. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 70th percentile statewide.

With 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, Wedgwood Gardens 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 11 deficiencies at Wedgwood Gardens Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.31 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.75 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.76 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.60 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Mar 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Mar 18, 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.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity J
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Mar 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 2, 2023 · Infection Control 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 7.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 1.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
151
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4