Bayville, NJ

Tallwoods Care Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $13,452 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

18 Butler Boulevard, Bayville, NJ

(732) 237-2220

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

0 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

180

Certified beds

Average residents

143

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-04-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

0.66

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.68

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.05

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.38

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.34

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.89

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.49

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.64

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.33

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.39

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

55%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

66%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,620

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

Performance score

16.04

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9816

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.01

Baseline 22.19% · Performance 20.38% · Measure score 3.01 · Achievement 2.28 · Improvement 3.01

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 9.96% · Performance 11.03% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.70

Baseline 48.30% · Performance 52.63% · Measure score 2.70 · Achievement 2.70 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.71

Baseline 2.54 hours · Performance 2.93 hours · Measure score 0.71 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.71

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.39%
10.72%
1.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 225 · Observed rate 14.67% · Lower 95% interval 9.12%
Discharge to community 48.27%
50.57%
2.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 217 · Observed rate 41.01% · Lower 95% interval 41.1%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.37
1.02
0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 217 · Denominator 217
Falls with major injury 0.46%
0.77%
0.3 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 217
Discharge self-care score 43.17%
53.69%
10.5 pts worse
Numerator 60 · Denominator 139
Discharge mobility score 43.17%
50.94%
7.8 pts worse
Numerator 60 · Denominator 139
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.3%
2.29%
About the same
Numerator 5 · Denominator 217 · Adjusted rate 1.87%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 11.03%
7.12%
3.9 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 201 · Observed rate 15.92% · Lower 95% interval 8.35%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 160
Staff flu vaccination coverage 42.7%
42%
0.7 pts better
Numerator 79 · Denominator 185
Discharge function score 53.96%
56.45%
2.5 pts worse
Numerator 75 · Denominator 139
Transfer of health information to provider 97.33%
95.95%
1.4 pts better
Numerator 73 · Denominator 75
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 83 · Denominator 83
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 35.35%
25.2%
10.2 pts better
Numerator 35 · Denominator 99

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.3
2.1
1.2 pts worse
1.9
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.1
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
93.0%
6.8 pts better
93.4%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.1% · 4Q avg 99.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.5%
97.2%
1.3 pts better
95.5%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.3%
2.4%
1.1 pts better
3.3%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.5%
11.4%
6.9 pts better
11.4%
6.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 4.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
4.6%
2.2 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.7%
19.0%
7.7 pts worse
19.6%
7.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.4% · Q2 28.4% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 23.5% · 4Q avg 26.7%
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 2.3%
9.8%
7.5 pts better
16.3%
14 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 1.8%
9.7%
7.9 pts better
14.9%
13.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% · 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 0.0%
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 30.8%
15.9%
14.9 pts worse
19.8%
11 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.3% · Q2 33.0% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 31.7% · 4Q avg 30.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.3%
6.0%
1.3 pts worse
5.1%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.5%
78.7%
12.8 pts better
81.7%
9.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 86.8% · Q2 93.3% · Q3 93.9% · Q4 91.8% · 4Q avg 91.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.9%
8.2%
2.3 pts better
12.0%
6.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.9% · Observed 5.5% · Expected 10.4% · 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.6%
80.1%
11.5 pts better
79.7%
11.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.8%
25.4%
1.4 pts worse
23.9%
2.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.8% · Observed 27.0% · Expected 24.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-26 · Fire 2025-11-26

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-16 · Fire 2024-04-16

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-11-18 · Fire 2021-11-18

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-12-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-12-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-05-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2021-12-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

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 2025-12-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

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 2025-12-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

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 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

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 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

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 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-12-16

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-16

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 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

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 2024-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

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 2024-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-16

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 2024-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

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 2021-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

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 2021-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-12-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$13,452 2024-04-16

Fine

Fine · fine $13,452

Fine

Ownership

Gottlieb, Hershel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

31% 3 facilities 2024-03-28
Schachter, Arthur

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

31% 6 facilities 2024-03-28
Schachter, Benzion

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

31% 3 facilities 2024-03-28
Halpert, Naomi

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

6% 5 facilities 2013-05-06
Cauvin, Leslie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-02-01
Drillick, Mendel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-20
Ez Care

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2000-04-04
Gottlieb, Hershel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-03-28
Halpert, Naomi

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2013-05-06
Schachter, Arthur

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2013-05-06
Schachter, Benzion

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-03-28

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