Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
3419 Highway 9 · Freehold, NJ · 07728 · 7326771200
151 certified beds For profit - Partnership
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- 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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 3, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 20, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315504 · certified since December 17, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.