The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
WEDGWOOD GARDENS CARE CENTER
FREEHOLD, NJ · Medicare-certified · 151 beds
In good standing
For-profit
4 of 5 overall
WEDGWOOD GARDENS CARE CENTER in Freehold, NJ has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but middling health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.17 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
3.1675 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1675.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 1.74
- Weekend nursing
- 2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
0%0%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%3.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.7%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%2.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.9%4.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.6%6.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.9%12.8%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
18.6%26%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.7%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.5%91.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Occupancy
- 96.6 residents on an average day (64% of 151 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 17 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.