Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1059 Edinburg Road · Hamilton, NJ · 08690 · 6095880091
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Marquis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $52,541 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$52,541 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $83,544 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025
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 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 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 December 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2025 · 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 September 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 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 June 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · 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 May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 13, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 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 July 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 24, 2025 | Fine | $7,462 |
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $13,983 |
| March 11, 2025 | Fine | $31,096 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $13,885 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $17,118 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315223 · certified since February 26, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.