Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-19 · Fire 2025-03-19
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Freehold, NJ
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3419 Highway 9, Freehold, NJ
(732) 677-1200
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
151
Certified beds
Average residents
96
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2008-12-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.79
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.75
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.76
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
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 | 1.5 |
1.1
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
2.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.9% |
4.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.2% |
19.0%
8.8 pts better
|
19.6%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
13.5%
12.2 pts better
|
16.7%
15.4 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 | 4.1% |
9.8%
5.7 pts better
|
16.3%
12.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.5% |
9.7%
4.2 pts better
|
14.9%
9.4 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 | 1.6% |
0.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
15.9%
7.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.6% |
78.7%
16.9 pts better
|
81.7%
13.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.9% |
8.2%
4.3 pts better
|
12.0%
8.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.2%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.5% |
80.1%
17.4 pts better
|
79.7%
17.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.1% |
25.4%
3.3 pts better
|
23.9%
1.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-03-03 · Fire 2023-03-03
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-01-20 · Fire 2021-01-20
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
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 2025-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K522 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2023-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
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 2023-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
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 2025-04-30
C · Minimal harm
2025-03-19
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-04-30
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-03-03
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
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 2023-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-04-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-01-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-04-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Kaszirer, Henry
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
18 Karat LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Esther Friedman Revocable Trust For Heshy Sobel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Kaszirer Family Trust
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Kaszirer, Henry
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Kaszirer, Miriam
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Kaszirer, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
Kaszirer, Robert
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Kaszirer, Sarah
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Kaszirer, Sarah
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Route 9 North LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Sobel, Heshy
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
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#3
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