Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr

1049 Burnt Tavern Road · Brick, NJ · 08724 · 7328403700

164 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services

The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 52
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 62
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 62
Context 5% 100

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-day3.193.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.550.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.77≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $8,512

Inspection citations (26 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    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 February 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 15, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G July 12, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F July 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B November 3, 2023 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 20, 2022

    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 January 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 19, 2023 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 5, 2024Fine$8,512

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315213 · certified since January 18, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.