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
2 of 5 overall
Excel Care at Manalapan has an overall 2-star rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings but 5-star quality measures. Reported staffing is 2.99 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9888 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9888.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.31
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 2.73
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%
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
13.2%11.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%6.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%5.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.4%8.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.9%1.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.6%14%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.6%1.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%47.4%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
27.4%98.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
25.7%93.7%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 have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — 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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- 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
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EXCELCARE · 9 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 113.3 residents on an average day (86% of 132 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 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.