Eatontown, NJ

Gateway Care Center

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $27,641 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

139 Grant Ave, Eatontown, NJ

(732) 542-4700

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

178

Certified beds

Average residents

140

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Rosenberg Family

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1981-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

10 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 4 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

0.79

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.43

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.40

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.21

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.90

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.55

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.01

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.37

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.06

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

32%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,745

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

31.82

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9867

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.97

Baseline 21.39% · Performance 19.13% · Measure score 4.97 · Achievement 4.97 · Improvement 4.69

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 8.03% · Performance 8.43% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.75

Baseline 45.28% · Performance 40.20% · Measure score 5.75 · Achievement 5.75 · Improvement 1.99

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.01

Baseline 3.69 hours · Performance 3.65 hours · Measure score 2.01 · Achievement 2.01 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.29%
10.72%
1.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 100 · Observed rate 16% · Lower 95% interval 8.5%
Discharge to community 34.91%
50.57%
15.7 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 20.51% · Lower 95% interval 24.02%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.11
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 50 · Denominator 50
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 50
Discharge self-care score 28.95%
53.69%
24.7 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 38
Discharge mobility score 39.47%
50.94%
11.5 pts worse
Numerator 15 · Denominator 38
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 12%
2.29%
9.7 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 50 · Adjusted rate 9.13%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.44%
7.12%
1.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 12.77% · Lower 95% interval 4.81%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 173
Staff flu vaccination coverage 95.54%
42%
53.5 pts better
Numerator 150 · Denominator 157
Discharge function score 44.74%
56.45%
11.7 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 38
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 63.64%
25.2%
38.4 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 22

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
2.1
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
1.1
About the same
1.8
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.7%
93.0%
1.7 pts better
93.4%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.2% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 96.7% · Q4 93.3% · 4Q avg 94.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
97.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
2.4%
1.3 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.7%
11.4%
1.7 pts better
11.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 14.9% · Q3 10.1% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 9.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
4.6%
0.2 pts worse
5.4%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 4.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.5%
19.0%
1.5 pts better
19.6%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 17.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.6%
13.5%
0.9 pts better
16.7%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.6% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 15.3% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 12.6% · 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 6.3%
9.8%
3.5 pts better
16.3%
10 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.8%
9.7%
1.9 pts better
14.9%
7.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.6% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 7.8% · 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 0.4%
0.8%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.2%
15.9%
6.3 pts worse
19.8%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.7% · Q2 21.2% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 28.5% · 4Q avg 22.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
6.0%
3 pts better
5.1%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 46.0%
78.7%
32.7 pts worse
81.7%
35.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 75.0% · Q2 64.3% · Q3 44.7% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 46.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 4.0%
8.2%
4.2 pts better
12.0%
8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.0% · Observed 4.9% · Expected 13.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.7%
80.1%
13.4 pts worse
79.7%
13 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 66.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.3%
25.4%
7.1 pts better
23.9%
5.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.3% · Observed 22.0% · Expected 28.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-09 · Fire 2025-01-09

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-29 · Fire 2023-09-29

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-05-26 · Fire 2022-05-26

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-01-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-10-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-10-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-05-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-06-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-06-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-11-17

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 2025-12-11

G · Actual harm 2025-01-09

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

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 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-27

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-09

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 2025-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-10-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

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 2022-05-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

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 2022-05-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2022-05-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

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 2022-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

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 2022-05-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-26

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-06-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$27,641 2025-01-09

Fine

Fine · fine $27,641

Fine

Ownership

Abboud, Walid

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-01
Capuano, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-07
Gateway Care Center, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2002-10-01
Gateway Eatontown Associates LLC

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2002-10-01
Gateway Eatontown Associates LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2002-10-01
Rosenberg, Jonathan

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2016-09-01
Stern, Samuel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 74 facilities 2017-01-01

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