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Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center
275 John T O'Leary Boulevard, South Amboy, NJ 08879 · Middlesex County · (732) 721-8200
180 certified beds, about 152 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2015
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315518 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 11, 2025, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 46 health citations since October 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $56,441 in the last three years; the largest was $56,441, and the latest is dated April 10, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.49 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across New Jersey and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
38.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Jersey average 39.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 46 health citations on file.
July 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: 3054992 Based on interview and record review on 7/23/26 and 7/24/26, it was determined that the facility failed to follow acceptable standards of clinical practice when a nurse obtained Resident #3's blood sugar without a physician order. This deficient practice was identified for one of two residents reviewed (Resident #3) for medication administration and was evidenced by the following:Resident #3 was not at the facility at the time of the survey. A closed record review was completed. A review of the admission Record face sheet (an admission summary) revealed Resident #3 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to: spinal stenosis (the narrowing of one or more spaces within your spinal canal), scoliosis (a side-to-side curve of the spine), and hypertension. [...]
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteCOMPLAINT #2976477 Based on interviews, review of medical records and other pertinent facility documentation on 7/23/26 and 7/24/26, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an accurate and complete medical record in accordance with acceptable professional standards of practice when staff failed to document details related to the transfer of Resident #1 including: a) contacting the treating provider and the family, and b) entering an order obtained to start intravenous fluids. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for discharges (Resident #1) and was evidenced by the following:Resident #1 was not at the facility at the time of the survey. A closed medical record review was conducted. [...]
September 11, 2025Standard inspection · 15 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, review of facility policies, and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program (IPCP) for recording incidents of infections identified under the facility's IPCP, surveillance, tracking and trending, and the corrective actions taken by the facility. The facility further failed to ensure staff wore the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing care to one (Resident (R)3) out of one reviewed for proper PPE being donned (put on) out of a total sample of 35 residents. This had the potential for an increase in infections for all the residents of the facility.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, the facility failed to ensure five of five residents (Resident (R) 116, R21, R114, R121, and R26) out of 35 sampled residents had an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. Failure to code the MDS correctly could potentially lead to inaccurate federal reimbursements and inaccurate assessment and care planning of the residents.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, facility policy review, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the facility failed to offer four of five residents (Resident (R) 21, R26, R114, and R121) reviewed for flu/pneumonia vaccinations out of 35 sample residents and/or their representatives the opportunity for the residents to be vaccinated in accordance with nationally recognized standards. This practice had the potential to increase the risk for this resident to contract pneumonia.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (R 116) out of one reviewed for accommodations of needs, out of a survey sample of 35, was provided and assessed for an appropriate wheelchair. This had the potential for R116 not to be able to propel herself and have to wait for staff assistance.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an open window was covered with a screen for one of 33 Initial Pool residents (Resident (R) 73) whose rooms were observed. This failure had potential to increase pest activity and risk of infection for R73.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring for the use of psychotropic medications for two of five residents (Resident (R) 8 and R10) reviewed for unnecessary medications out of a total sample of 35 residents. For R8, behaviors were not identified for monitoring of medication effectiveness and failed to ensure ongoing assessment for adverse side effects of medication for R10. These failures had the potential to contribute to unnecessary psychotropic medication use and risk for adverse side effects of the medications.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident (R)7) reviewed for a hospital transfer out of a total sample of 35 was provided with a written transfer notice. This failure has the potential to affect all residents by not having knowledge of where and why a resident was transferred and/or how to appeal the transfer, if desired.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR), Level II Determination recommendations were developed and implemented for one of four residents (Resident (R) 73) reviewed for PASARR out of a total sample of 35 residents. This failure had the potential to lead to continued or worsening behavioral symptoms without intervention.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and interview, the facility failed to develop a person-centered comprehensive plan of care with measurable goals and plans for two of 35 sampled residents (Resident (R)116 and R56) reviewed for care plans. The failure had the potential for the residents to have unmet care needs.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident (R) 12) received antibiotic eye medication as ordered and failed to notify the physician of missed doses of the medication out of a total sample of 35 residents. This failure had the potential to delay healing or contribute to worsening infection and pain.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, facility document review, facility policy review, and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer prevention measures were in place for two residents out of four reviewed (Resident (R) 116 and R3) for pressure ulcers out of a total sample of 35 residents. This had the potential for the residents to develop pressure ulcers and/or worsen current pressure ulcers.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure interventions were in place for one of one resident (Resident (R) 56) out of two residents reviewed for range of motion (ROM) out of a total sample of 35 residents. This had the potential for the residents contracture to worsen.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care per standards of practice for one of two sampled residents (Resident (R)142) reviewed for respiratory care out of a total sample of 35 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment (Ambu-bag) was accessible. The failure had the potential for the resident to have respiratory issues and unmet care needs.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the physician responded to the consultant pharmacist medication reviews for one resident (Resident (R7) out of five reviewed for unnecessary medications in a total sample of 35 residents. This failure placed the resident at risk of receiving unnecessary medications.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the medical record was complete and accurate for three residents (Residents (R)7, R64, and R70) out of total sample of 35 residents reviewed. This failure had the potential for the resident's health status not be accurate, complete, and possibly create unmet care needs.
August 21, 2025Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a potential allegation of physical abuse by staff was reported timely to the Director of Nursing (DON) and to the State Survey Agency (SSA) when a resident sustained an injury during a transfer from the wheelchair to the bed for one of three residents (Resident (R) 2) reviewed for abuse out of 22 sample residents. This failure increased the risk of other vulnerable residents being physically abused. Review of R2's undated admission Record, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. [...]
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to protect a resident during an investigation of a potential allegation of physical abuse by staff when a resident sustained an injury during a transfer from the wheelchair to the bed by two nursing aides for one of three residents (Resident (R) 2) reviewed for abuse out of 22 sample residents. This failure increased the risk of other vulnerable residents being physically abused. Review of R2's undated admission Record, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed R2 was admitted to the facility in 04/15. Review of R2's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/07/25, located in the EMR under the MDS tab, revealed R2's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was three out of 15 which indicated he/she was severely cognitively impaired. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to prevent an injury during an improper transfer for one of three residents (Resident (R) 2) reviewed for abuse out of 22 sample residents. This failure increased the risk of residents experiencing injuries during transfers. Review of R2's undated admission Record, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed R2 was admitted to the facility in 04/15. Review of R2's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/07/25, located in the EMR under the MDS tab, revealed R2's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was three out of 15 which indicated he/she was severely cognitively impaired. The MDS revealed he/she required substantial/maximal assistance with chair/bed-to-chair transfers and had impairment on both sides of the lower extremities. [...]
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff received ordered medications from the pharmacy for residents for one out of 22 sample residents (Resident (R) 16). This failure had the potential for residents not to receive their ordered medications and could result in negative outcomes. Review of the facility's policy titled Accepting Delivery of Medications, revised November 2022, revealed Policy Statement 1. All staff follow a consistent procedure in accepting medications. 2. Any errors noted in receiving medications are brought to the attention of the pharmacist and director of nursing services. Policy Interpretation and Implementation 1. A nurse accepts each medication delivery. 2. Before signing to accept the delivery, the nurse reconciles the medications in the package with the delivery ticket/order receipt. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff stored medications not administered to residents in the locked medication cart not at bedside for one out of 22 sampled residents (Resident (R) 16) observed during the medication administration. This failure had the potential for wandering residents to self-administer other residents' medications. Review of R16's undated admission Record, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed he/she was admitted in 08/24 with a diagnosis of epilepsy. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff perform hand hygiene after serving and assisting residents with setting up their meals for one out of 22 sample residents (Resident (R) 22) observed during the lunch meal. This failure had the potential to cause cross contamination and spread germs to vulnerable residents. During an observation on the fourth floor in the common area on 08/19/25 at 12:19 PM, Recreation Aide (RA) 2 placed R21's meal tray on the table, removed the plate cover, lids on the cups, and then used the fork to cut up the food without performing hand hygiene afterward. Next, RA2 walked to the food cart and picked up another food tray and placed it in front of R22. [...]
June 4, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: 186850 Based on interviews and medical record review (MR) and other pertinent facility documentation on 6/4/25, it was determined that facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #4). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: According to the admission Record (AR) Resident #4 was admitted with diagnoses including but not limited to: Visual Loss, Presence of Artificial Eye, Unspecified Hearing Loss, and Anxiety Disorder. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), an assessment tool dated 3/30/25, revealed that Resident #4 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating that Resident #4 was cognitively intact, and was Supervision/Touch assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), independent with transfers and continent of bowel and bladder. [...]
April 10, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- G 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and prevent worsening of a contracture (A permanent tightening of the muscles, tendons, skin, and surrounding tissues that causes the joints to shorten and stiffen) for one of four residents (Resident #13) reviewed for position and mobility. This deficient practice was evidenced by: On 03/25/24 at 10:28 AM, during the initial tour of the 3rd floor, the surveyor observed Resident #13 in bed. The resident's right hand was closed from the middle finger to the pinky finger and the index finger was pointing out. When asked by the surveyor, Resident #13 stated that they were not able to turn or open his/her right (R) hand/fist or extend his/her R arm. [...]
- F Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and pertinent facility documents it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the designated emergency supply of water needed for residents in the event of a loss of normal water supply. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 3/25/24 at 09:00 AM, the survey team entered the facility and was made aware by the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) that the facility was licensed for 180 beds and the facility census was 123 (the number of residents who currently resided at the facility). On 03/25/24 at 10:10 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen with the facility's Food Service Director (FSD) and the Regional FSD. During the initial tour, the surveyor was escorted to a storage room which contained the emergency water and food supply. [...]
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to complete weekly skin evaluations for 3 of 3 residents (Resident #5, #49 and #86) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 03/25/24 at 11:10 AM, during initial tour of the 4th floor, the surveyor observed Resident #5 in bed. The surveyor attempted to interview the resident but he/she was unable to answer the surveyor's questions. A review of Resident #5's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed the following: According to the admission Record, Resident #5 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but were not limited to: [...]
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with professional standards to ensure that a.) staff followed a Physician Orders (PO) for the administration of an insulin medication for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #96) reviewed for the management of insulin, b.) medications were observed as accurately and timely administered to one (1) of five (5) residents, (Resident #54) reviewed for medication administration, and c.) to ensure an accurate inventory of controlled medications (narcotic medications) dispensed from the facility's automated medication dispensing system (AMDS) located on the 2nd floor nursing unit. The deficient practices were evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide nail care to a resident who required extensive assistance from staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADL). This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #13) reviewed for ADL care. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 03/25/24 at 10:28 AM, during the initial tour of the facility, the surveyor observed Resident #13 in bed, with his/her right hand from middle finger to pinky finger closed into a fist and the index finger pointing out with an elongated thickened non-smooth nail. The surveyor was not able to observe the resident's right hand nails from the middle finger to pinky finger. Resident #13's left hand had long nails on the thumb, index finger and the pinky finger. The third and fourth fingernails had jagged appearance. [...]
- D Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review and review of other relevant facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain and carry out an order to discontinue a Peripheral Intravenous line (IV [In a vein]) and to maintain the site according to professional standards of practice. The deficient practice was identified for one of one residents (Resident #326) reviewed for IV therapy. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 3/26/24 at 11:43 AM, the surveyor observed the resident's left forearm (region of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist) with an IV line in place. The IV line was covered by a transparent dressing. The tape holding the dressing to the skin was peeling off. The surveyor noted the IV line was not dated or initialed. There were no medications or fluids infusing through the IV line during this observation. [...]
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteNJ #159787 Based on observation, interviews, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the safe and appetizing temperatures of foods served to the residents. This deficient practice was identified for 5 of 5 residents interviewed during the Resident Council meeting and confirmed during the lunchtime meal service on 04/05/24 for 1 of 3 nursing units (2nd Floor unit) tested for food temperatures and was evidenced by the following: On 03/27/24 at 10:51 AM, the surveyor met with five residents for a resident council meeting. Three out of five residents resided on the 3rd floor. Two out of five residents resided on the 4th floor. Five of five residents agreed that the food trays were not warm. [...]
- D Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure foods were provided in accordance with physician's orders and resident preferences identified in their plan of care. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #114 and #120). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 3/27/24 at 10:57 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #114 seated in a wheelchair at a table in the dining area drinking water. On 3/28/24 at 12:18 PM, the surveyor observed the resident's lunch tray. The meal ticket indicated the tray items should have included four ounces (oz.) of red bean chili, a creamy peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a ½ cup of Fortified mashed potatoes, a ½ cup of green peas, one piece of cornbread, six oz. [...]
October 5, 2022Standard inspection · 14 citations
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility staff interviews and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the designated Infection Preventionist (IP) had completed specialized training in infection prevention and control and was qualified by certification and experience for 1 of 1 staff member reviewed in accordance with the facility job description, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and New Jersey State guidelines. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: State of New Jersey Department of Health Executive Directive No 20-026-1 dated October 20, 2020, revealed the following: ii. Required Core Practices for Infection Prevention and Control: [...]
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to complete weekly weights and consistently monitor a resident with a history of weight loss. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #15) reviewed for nutrition and was evidenced by the following: On 09/19/22 at 12:37 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #15 sitting up in bed with a lunch tray positioned on the overbed table. The resident was pleasantly confused and was observed feeding self without difficulty. The surveyor observed that the resident ate approximately 25% of the lunch meal. When interviewed, the resident stated the meal was alright and that he/she did not want anything else to eat. [...]
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) document the size and type of resident's tracheostomy tube on the resident's Care Plan (CP) and b.) obtain a physician order for oxygen and include oxygen use and care on a CP. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 3 residents (Residents #89 and #120) reviewed for respiratory care and was evidenced by the following: [...]
- E Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to consistently monitor and manage a resident's pain consistent with professional standards of practice or develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 1 of 4 residents who exhibited signs and symptoms of pain, Resident # 55. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes, Title 45, Chapter 11, Nursing Board, The Nurse Practice Act for the state of New Jersey states; [...]
- E Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) coordinate medication administration times and accuchecks (blood sugar monitoring) with scheduled renal dialysis days, b.) identify and monitor the dialysis access site, c.) consistently maintain ongoing complete communication notes between the facility and the dialysis center, and d.) implement a person-centered care plan for a resident on renal dialysis. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #107) reviewed for dialysis and was evidenced by the following: On 09/16/22 at 10:25 AM during initial facility tour, Resident #107 was not in the room. [...]
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to follow professional standards of nursing practice by not clarifying medication orders in timely manner for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #127) reviewed for tube feeding. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 09/19/22 at 12:18 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #127 in bed with the head of bed elevated. The resident had no facial grimacing and showed no signs or symptoms of distress or discomfort. [...]
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to handle potentially hazardous foods and maintain sanitation in a safe, consistent manner designed to prevent foodborne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 09/16/22 at 10:00 AM, the surveyor, in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD) and Ambassador of Dietary Services (ADS), observed the following during the kitchen tour: 1. A food service worker (FSW) was observed walking in the kitchen with a blue baseball cap with hair sticking out the back. When interviewed, the FSD stated the FSW's hair should be covered. 2. A stack of uncovered coffee filters was stored directly on the shelf and a second stack of uncovered coffee filters was stored in a bin containing coffee packets. [...]
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) utilize an infection assessment tool for 4 of 4 residents (Resident #124, #127, #487, and #488) prescribed antibiotic medications in the facility, and b.) monitor and review actual antibiotic use according to the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Review of the Antibiotic Stewardship Meeting Minutes, dated 07/26/22, provided by the Infection Preventionist (IP), revealed a section titled Discussion with the following listed below it: Antibiotic Stewardship Program Goals, Antibiotic Use Reports, Antibiotic Resistance Reports, Newly Diagnosed Infection Report, C Difficile Report (Outcome Measure Review), and Antibiotic Prescription Review. [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set, an assessment tool used to facility the management of care, to identify that the resident was on renal dialysis. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #107) reviewed for dialysis and was evidenced by the following: On 09/16/22 at 10:25 AM during initial facility tour, Resident #107 was not in the room. The surveyor interviewed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), who was assigned to Resident # 107. The LPN stated that the resident went out to dialysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from approximately 5:00 AM and returned to the facility at approximately 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM in the morning. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to consistently revise and/or update resident care plans for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #58) reviewed for pain. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 09/16/22 at 10:03 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #58 in bed with the head of the bed elevated. When interviewed at that time, Resident #58 stated that he/she was always in pain. According to the admission Record, Resident #58 was admitted with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, aftercare following explantation (revision) of knee joint prosthesis, infection, and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee, and pain in the left knee. [...]
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to consistently document in the Medication Administration Record (MAR). This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #58) reviewed for unnecessary medications and was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes, Annotated Title 45, Chapter 11. Nursing Board The nurse practice act for the State of New Jersey states; The practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential physical and emotional health problems, through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and wellbeing, and executing medical regimens as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. Reference: [...]
- D Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff delivered meal trays to the correct residents. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 2 residents observed during lunch meal services (Resident #34 and #36) and was evidenced by the following: On 09/19/22 at 12:27 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #36 lying in bed with his/her lunch meal tray on the overbed table. Resident #36 stated they had finished their partially eaten lunch and needed assistance to bring the Styrofoam cup filled with water closer. On 09/19/22 at 12:29 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #36's roommate, Resident #34, walking around in the room. Resident #34 used a walker and walked towards the meal tray on the overbed table. The surveyor tried to get the attention of Resident #34, but the resident did not acknowledge the surveyor. [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag (urine collection bag) was stored in a way to prevent the spread of infection. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for the use of indwelling urinary catheters (Resident #56) and was evidenced by the following: According to the admission Record, Resident #56 had diagnoses that included, but were not limited to: encounter for attention to other openings of urinary tract. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), an assessment tool used to facilitate the management of care, dated 07/29/2022 , revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15/15 which indicated that the resident was cognitively intact. [...]
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to a) identify that medications were not scheduled to accommodate a resident's dialysis schedule during the monthly CP medication review and b.) act on or respond to recommendations made by the Consultant Pharmacist (CP) in a timely manner . This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for medication regimen review (MRR) (Residents #107 and #583) and was evidenced by the following: 1.) On 09/16/22 at 10:25 AM during initial facility tour, Resident #107 was not in the room. The surveyor interviewed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #2) who was outside in the hallway and indicated that she was providing care for Resident #107 today who was out to dialysis. The surveyor was unable to interview the resident currently. [...]
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 4 on September 11, 2025, 5 on April 10, 2024, 4 on October 5, 2022.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $56,441 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.49 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.11 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.70 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.7% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.3% | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.69 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.65 on weekdays and 3.11 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.19 in April to June 2025 to 3.49 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.49 | 0.87 | 3.65 | 3.11 | 0.2% | 0 of 90 | 152 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.38 | 0.76 | 3.55 | 2.95 | 0.3% | 0 of 92 | 150 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.30 | 0.68 | 3.45 | 2.91 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 137 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.19 | 0.60 | 3.38 | 2.71 | 0.4% | 0 of 91 | 137 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Jersey, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for New Jersey
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.52 | $21.13 to $23.44 | 32,400 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $36.13 | $32.16 to $38.45 | 17,410 |
| Registered nurses | $51.20 | $47.94 to $61.41 | 92,680 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.9 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VENETIAN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs, Daniel | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 03/12/2008 |
| Jacobs, David | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 03/12/2008 |
| Jacobs, Joshua | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 03/12/2008 |
| Jacobs, Michael | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 03/12/2008 |
| Katz, Batcheva | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 03/12/2008 |
| Awad, Sally | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/22/2017 | |
| Metternich, Christopher | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/17/2017 | |
| Jacobs, Hyman | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 24, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.11 hours per resident per day, below the New Jersey average of 3.50.
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New Jersey contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New Jersey. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities, License Surveys and Inspections, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-877-582-6995. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities Search, where New Jersey publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 11, 2025. The New Jersey average is 8.6.
- Has Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $56,441 in the last three years.
- Does Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers. Legal business name: VENETIAN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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