Nursing home report
MATAWAN, NJ · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
MEADOWBROOK RESPIRATORY AND NURSING CENTER (MATAWAN, NJ) has an overall 2-star rating. Its staffing is especially weak at 1 star, while health inspections are 2 stars and quality measures are 5 stars; there were no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included infection control and food service issues.
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $48,266 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 18, 2023
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.
