Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
32 Laurel Avenue · Keansburg, NJ · 07734 · 7327878100
123 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,873 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 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 August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2025
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 February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 7, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | Fine | $15,873 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315437 · certified since March 18, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.