The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN
MANALAPAN, NJ · Medicare-certified · 132 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Excel Care at Manalapan has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, while quality measures are 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 2.94 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9393 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9393.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.31
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 2.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
8.3%9.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%4.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%9.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.5%12.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.4%4.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.9%10.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
0.9%2.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%21.2%Worsening
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
—85%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
64.1%98.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.7%98.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: H
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: H
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: H
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $63,238 in total fines.
- $63,238
Federal fine
Mar 6, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 27, 2021
Now operated by Accela Rehab and Care Center at Manalapan, previously Pinebrook Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ACCELA HEALTHCARE · 4 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 124 residents on an average day (94% of 132 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.