Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-14 · Fire 2025-08-14
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Whiting, NJ
Aristacare At Whiting
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
23 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ
(732) 849-4300
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
134
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aristacare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-02-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.96
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.07
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
100%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.1
0.4 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.1
1.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.7% |
93.0%
12.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.0% |
97.2%
2.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
2.4%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 21.2% |
11.4%
9.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.5% |
4.6%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.1% |
19.0%
11.9 pts better
|
19.6%
12.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.3% |
13.5%
1.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.8% |
9.8%
6 pts better
|
16.3%
12.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 2.0% |
9.7%
7.7 pts better
|
14.9%
12.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.2% |
15.9%
5.7 pts better
|
19.8%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
6.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.1% |
78.7%
15.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
18.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.8% |
8.2%
2.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.6% |
80.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.5% |
25.4%
3.9 pts better
|
23.9%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-27 · Fire 2024-03-27
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-06 · Fire 2021-12-06
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
K241 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2025-11-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-11-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
K523 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Corrected 2025-09-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-01-17
Inspection history
Recent health citations
L · Immediate jeopardy
2025-08-14
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-09-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-14
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-09-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-30
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-30
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-02-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-02-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
F924 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2022-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-02-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Schwartz, Jeffrey
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Greenberger, Sidney
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Greenberger, Sidney
Corporate Director · Individual
Kirchoff, Gina
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Klein, Zvi
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Klein, Zvi
Corporate Director · Individual
Lowinger, Edward
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Weisel, Morris
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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