Your report for Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- New JerseyLowest tier among peers344 rated homes · average 3.3★
- Ocean CountyLowest tier among peers31 rated homes · average 3.4★
- United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NJ avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−1.0 vs NJ avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−2.4 vs NJ avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
- Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNJ avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 7% of peersNJ avg3.0★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 2% of peersNJ avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff2.98hrsAbove only 4% of peersNJ avg3.86Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.28hrsAbove only 6% of peersNJ avg0.69Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better46%Above only 35% of peersNJ avg41%RN turnover29%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$267,842Above only 3% of peersNJ avg$35,495Fines · denials5 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthMar 2021 – Nov 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Nov 6, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm$95,030
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Cycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$91,176
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Cycle 1worst E · no actual harm
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Cycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$66,043
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationH · patternCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationH · patternCorrected Nov 14, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2024
Mar 9, 2023Cycle 2worst F · no actual harm$5,843, $9,750
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2023
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2023
Mar 19, 2021Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 30, 2021
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined2.98hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.28hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.85hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours1.85hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.61hrs
- New Jersey average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better46%Above only 35% of peersNJ avg 41%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only29%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy200 certified beds · ~181 residents a day91%Above 70% of peersNJ avg 82%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $267,842In fines
- 5Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $35,495NJ avg in fines
Actions on record
- Nov 6, 2025Civil money penalty$95,030
- Apr 2, 2025Civil money penalty$91,176
- Oct 11, 2024Civil money penalty$66,043
- Mar 9, 2023Civil money penalty$5,843
- Mar 9, 2023Civil money penalty$9,750
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Jacob Abramczyk
- Joseph Abramczyk
- Naftoli Abramczyk
- Bradley Shapiro
- Naftoli Abramczyk
- Newpoint Real Estate Capital LLC
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 315293 · 3000 HILLTOP ROAD, WHITING, NJ, 08759.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New Jersey and Ocean County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.









