The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Rehab at River's Edge
Registered name: WATERFRONT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
RARITAN, NJ · Medicare-certified · 138 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Rehab at River's Edge in Raritan, NJ has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with strong quality measures and health inspection scores, but a lower 3 out of 5 staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.97 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling, resident rights, and a safe, clean, comfortable environment.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.969 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.969.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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
15.8%6.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0.9%2.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.5%5.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.2%1.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.5%23.5%Worsening
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
8%12.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.1%3.6%Improving
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
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
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 17 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2023
Now operated by Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, previously Rehab at River's Edge.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ATLAS HEALTHCARE · 29 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 132.2 residents on an average day (96% of 138 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 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.