The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ · Medicare-certified · 114 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are 2 stars and staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.64 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day); the facility also has a recent federal penalty and $44,486 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6391 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $44,486recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6391.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.16
- Weekend nursing
- 3.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 19%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.5%5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%20.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%13.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.8%7.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7%19.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%93.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $44,486 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 15 fines · $98,403 in total fines.
- $44,486
Federal fine
May 9, 2025
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Sep 25, 2023
- $4,235
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · 60 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.3 residents on an average day (68% of 114 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.