Aristacare at Manchester
1770 Tobias Avenue · Manchester, NJ · 08759 · 7326571800
165 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aristacare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,826 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
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 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B December 16, 2021
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 December 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $62,826 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315196 · certified since October 7, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.