Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-24 · Fire 2025-01-24
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
25 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (9 deficiencies)
Hazlet, NJ
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 25 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
622 S Laurel Avenue, Hazlet, NJ
(732) 787-6300
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
202
Certified beds
Average residents
140
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Excelsior Care Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1975-10-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.02
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.79
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.45
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
2.1
1 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.1
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
93.0%
5.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.5% |
97.2%
0.3 pts better
|
95.5%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
2.4%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.7% |
11.4%
4.7 pts better
|
11.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% |
4.6%
4.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.9% |
19.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.5% |
13.5%
2 pts better
|
16.7%
5.2 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 | 9.7% |
9.8%
0.1 pts better
|
16.3%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.1% |
9.7%
0.6 pts better
|
14.9%
5.8 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 | 3.7% |
15.9%
12.2 pts better
|
19.8%
16.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.5% |
6.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.1% |
78.7%
17.4 pts better
|
81.7%
14.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.2% |
8.2%
1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.2%
0.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.6% |
80.1%
13.5 pts better
|
79.7%
13.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.9% |
25.4%
4.5 pts better
|
23.9%
3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-14 · Fire 2023-12-14
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2021-08-19 · Fire 2021-08-19
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-09-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K241 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2025-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K241 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2021-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
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 2025-03-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
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 2025-03-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
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 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
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 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-03-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
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 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
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 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
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 2021-09-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Berkowitz, Sam
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Excelsior Care Group
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Gitberk LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Jbl 120 LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Jm And Mazel LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Mahadeo, Sarah
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ribiat, Yitzchok
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Springberg, Susan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Steinberg, Moshe
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stern, Samuel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tasharofi, Kamran
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Zupnick, Joel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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