Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
261 Terhune Drive · Wayne, NJ · 07470 · 9738353871
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Marquis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 23, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2022
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 9, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2020
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 9, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2020
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 9, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315234 · certified since September 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.