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Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, certified for 114 beds and caring for about 88 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 18, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 12 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $90K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 21.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Union Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.3 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21.0% | 33.0% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $89,583 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 May 2025, 15 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: J ×4 D ×11 E ×11 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 May 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 May 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 May 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 May 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0584 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0728 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0849 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Feb 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2025 | Fine | $44,486 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,235 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,812 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,529 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 21.0%, RNs 41.7%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.1% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Union County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Norwood Terrace | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cranford | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Complete Care At Plainfield LLC | Plainfield | 106 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Complete Care At Woodlands | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rahway | 122 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.0 | $11K | 6 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Heights | 130 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 16.2 | $103K | 21 Jan 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Union County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $90K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 9 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.