Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-01 · Fire 2024-11-01
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Barnegat, NJ
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $23,245 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
859 West Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ
(609) 698-1400
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
115
Certified beds
Average residents
96
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Continuum Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-03-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
12 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.39
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.12
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.56
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.51
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.22
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.11
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.41
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.72
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.31
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
61%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,494
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.17
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9823
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.17% · Performance 23.17% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.48% · Performance 10.01% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.41
Performance 37.50% · Measure score 6.41 · Achievement 6.41 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.66
Baseline 2.92 hours · Performance 3.54 hours · Measure score 1.66 · Achievement 1.62 · Improvement 1.66
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.02% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 225 · Observed rate 12% · Lower 95% interval 7.62% |
| Discharge to community | 61.69% |
50.57%
11.1 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 207 · Observed rate 51.69% · Lower 95% interval 54.55% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.27 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 184 · Denominator 184 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 184 |
| Discharge self-care score | 54.55% |
53.69%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 66 · Denominator 121 |
| Discharge mobility score | 42.98% |
50.94%
8 pts worse
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 121 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.54% |
2.29%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 184 · Adjusted rate 0.45% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 10.01% |
7.12%
2.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 154 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 6.07% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 47.52% |
8.2%
39.3 pts better
|
Numerator 48 · Denominator 101 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 98.18% |
42%
56.2 pts better
|
Numerator 108 · Denominator 110 |
| Discharge function score | 49.59% |
56.45%
6.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 60 · Denominator 121 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 63 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 75 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 12.12% |
25.2%
13.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 99 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
2.1
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.1
1.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.0%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.2%
2.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.2% |
11.4%
2.2 pts better
|
11.4%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 11.0% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 9.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.5% |
4.6%
4.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 17.6% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 9.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29.2% |
19.0%
10.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.8% · Q2 27.2% · Q3 30.3% · Q4 36.0% · 4Q avg 29.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.2% |
13.5%
0.3 pts better
|
16.7%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.7% |
9.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.2% · Q2 21.5% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.3% |
9.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 16.5% · Q3 15.3% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.8% |
15.9%
5.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 27.4% · Q3 27.5% · Q4 15.1% · 4Q avg 21.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.4% |
6.0%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
78.7%
21.1 pts better
|
81.7%
18.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.2% · 4Q avg 99.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.5% |
8.2%
5.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.5% · Observed 14.5% · Expected 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.2%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.5% |
80.1%
8.4 pts better
|
79.7%
8.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.9% |
25.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.9% · Observed 29.1% · Expected 26.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-08 · Fire 2023-08-08
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-22 · Fire 2021-06-22
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
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 2023-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-07-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-07-25
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
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 2024-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
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 2024-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-09
G · Actual harm
2023-08-08
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 2023-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
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 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
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 2023-09-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
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 2023-09-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-23
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 2023-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-23
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 2023-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2021-07-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
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 2021-07-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
F836 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
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 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
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 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
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 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-07-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-24
B · Minimal harm
2021-06-22
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-07-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$13,475
2024-11-01
Fine
Fine · fine $13,475
Fine
$9,770
2023-08-08
Fine
Fine · fine $9,770
Fine
Ownership
Bruckstein, Robert
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Barnegat Real Property LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Continuum Healthcare I Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Dorn, Cheryl
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Execucare Associates
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Frisch, Arthur
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gandhi, Dhiren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Leshkowitz & Company Llp
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Litman, Warren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mandelbaum, Daniel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stonebridge Healthcare Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Twomagnets LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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