Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
3000 Hilltop Road · Whiting, NJ · 08759 · 7328494400
200 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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).
- Federal penalties on record: $235,564 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$235,564 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $235,564 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 25, 2026 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 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 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
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 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | Fine | $16,575 |
| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $61,770 |
| April 2, 2025 | Fine | $91,176 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $66,043 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315293 · certified since March 30, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.