Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
524 Wardell Road · Tinton Falls, NJ · 07753 · 7329229330
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $263,006 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
$263,006 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $263,006 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 8, 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 · E October 8, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2021
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 14, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | Fine | $179,550 |
| October 8, 2024 | Fine | $83,456 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315414 · certified since July 10, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.