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HomeNew JerseyAshbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center

Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center

1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 070769088895500WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(94 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
114
certified
15 fine(s) totaling $98,403

How Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.35 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.49 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
21.0%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.85.
Reported RN time is 0.49 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.68.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 15, 2023
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected May 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 11 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Union County 65+
83,680
14.6% of county
County Population
572,079
Union County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Scotch Plains, New Jersey with 114 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
114
Avg Residents/Day
88.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Union
Last Inspection
May 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
85.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have 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.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0728Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$98,403
Number of Fines
15
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
15

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2023
$2,117
FineAug 14, 2023
$2,470
FineAug 21, 2023
$2,823
FineAug 28, 2023
$3,176
FineSep 5, 2023
$3,529
FineSep 11, 2023
$3,812
FineJul 17, 2023
$4,233
FineSep 18, 2023
$4,235
FineOct 30, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 23, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 17, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 10, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 2, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 25, 2023
$4,587
FineMay 9, 2025
$44,486

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.05 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
21.0%
RN Turnover
41.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JACOBS, HYMAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual95%Apr 3, 2009
JACOBS, LIVIA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Apr 30, 2009
RIVERA, NATALIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 27, 2018
METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 17, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

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Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
Scotch Plains, NJCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $98,403
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Westfield, NJ1.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
CareOne at The Highlands
Edison, NJ1.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Complete Care at Woodlands
Plainfield, NJ1.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Complete Care at Plainfield LLC
Plainfield, NJ2.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Complete Care at Clark LLC
Clark, NJ2.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $25,753
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace
Plainfield, NJ2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
Scotch Plains, NJ · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$98,403
Complete Care at Westfield, LLC
Westfield, NJ
1.8 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
CareOne at The Highlands
Edison, NJ
1.8 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Complete Care at Woodlands
Plainfield, NJ
1.9 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Complete Care at Plainfield LLC
Plainfield, NJ
2.3 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Complete Care at Clark LLC
Clark, NJ
2.4 mi4/54/51/5$25,753
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace
Plainfield, NJ
2.9 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 15 fine(s) totaling $98,403.
What are the staffing levels at Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center provides 3.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 21.0%.
How many beds does Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center has 114 certified beds with an average of 88.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 94 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Autumn Lake Healthcare

This chain operates 60 facilities. View all →