Home / New Jersey / Raritan
633 State Route 28, Raritan, NJ 08869 · Somerset County · (908) 526-8950
138 certified beds, about 132 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315140 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 24, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 28 health citations since March 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.97 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across New Jersey and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
34.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Jersey average 39.7%).
CMS links it to Atlas Healthcare, an affiliated group of 30 nursing homes.
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.
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 28 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that an air mattress was accurately set according to the resident's weight. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #31 and #76) reviewed for positioning and mobility, and was evidenced by the following: 1). On 9/25/2025 at 10:48 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #31 awake and alert, resting in bed on a low-air-loss mattress (a mattress used to prevent pressure ulcers), with the weight set between 250 and 280 pounds. On 9/26/2025 at 10:55 AM, the surveyor made a follow-up visit to the resident's room. Resident #31 was observed resting in bed on the low-air-loss mattress. The mattress weight setting was between 250 and 280 pounds. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store and maintain the ice scoopers in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice was identified on 3 out of nursing 4 wings that contained ice coolers (Wings #1, #3, and #4) and was evidenced by the following: On 9/29/2025 between 11:18 AM and 12:20 PM, the surveyor observed the following:Wing #1 had a blue ice cooler that had a white mesh bag attached to it. There was an ice scooper resting in the mesh bag. The bottom of the mesh bag contained a moderate amount of black residue. Wing #3 also had a blue ice cooler with a mesh bag attached to it. Inside of the mesh bag there was an ice scooper resting inside of a foam cup. Within the cup, the surveyor observed a yellow-tinged liquid with black residue. Wing #4 had a blue ice cooler that had a mesh bag attached to it. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 4/22/25 and 4/23/2025, it was determined that the facility staff failed to a.) consistently document in the Documentation Survey Report v2 (DSR) and b.) follow the facility's Charting and Documentation policy. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #4) reviewed for documentation. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 4/22/25, at 11:38 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #4 seated in a wheelchair at the bedside. During interview the resident denied having any care issues at that time. According to the admission Record, Resident #4 was admitted with the following diagnoses, that were not limited to: neoplasm of prostate (growth or tumor in the prostate gland), anxiety disorder, and acute kidney failure. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food and beverages stored in one of one kitchen were dated and did not have expired manufacturer's use by dates. This had the potential to affect 114 of 116 residents who consumed food prepared in the facility's kitchen.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure seven of eight residents (Resident (R)10, R77, R9, R45, R25, R57, and R83) reviewed for dignity were treated in a dignified manner out of 26 sampled residents. The facility failed to promote a dignified dining experience which included timely meal service, eating food at the same time as tablemates, and items served in non-disposable dishes for six of six residents (Resident (R)10, R77, R9, R45, R25, and R57) reviewed for dignity in dining. Additionally, the facility failed to honor R83's right to a dignified existence and self-determination by making her wear an identification wrist band after she made staff aware that she preferred not to wear the band.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was an adequate supply of linens for 10 (R9, R25, R45, R75, R33, R7, R15, R94, R74, and a resident requesting to remain anonymous) out of 26 sampled and 25 supplemental residents. Specifically, there was an insufficient supply of towels to meet residents' needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, facility menu review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure menus were prepared in advance which included a specific vegetable that was to be served for 39 of 56 lunch and supper meals on the facility's four-week menu cycle. This had the potential to affect 114 of 116 residents who consumed food prepared in the facility's kitchen.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, test tray review, record review, review of Resident Council Minutes, and facility policy review, the facility failed to serve food that was palatable and at appetizing temperature for 13 of 13 residents (Resident (R) 26, R67, R81, R10, R86, R100, R105, R83, R84, R30, R45, R25, and R9) reviewed for food palatability out of 26 sampled residents. This failure had the potential to affect all 114 of 116 residents who consumed food prepared from the facility's kitchen.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's meal service times the facility served meals later than scheduled to residents who resided on four of five facility hallways which included five residents (Resident (R) 10, R57, R211, R30, and R25) of 26 sampled residents. This had the potential to affect 114 of 116 residents who consumed meals that were prepared from the kitchen.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure guardianship documentation to support advanced directive decision making was in place for one of three residents (Resident (R) 66) reviewed for advanced directives of 26 sampled residents. R66 was not capable of making healthcare decisions and was documented as having a legal guardian. The facility did not have the guardianship documentation for R66.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of four residents (Resident (R) 24 reviewed for abuse was free from verbal abuse by a staff member of 26 sampled residents. This had the potential to affect resident safety at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a Level One PASARR (Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review) was revised for one of two residents (Resident (R) 16) reviewed for PASARR after the resident was newly diagnosed with a major mental illness (MMI) of 26 sampled residents. This failure created the potential for residents to receive inadequate mental health services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that two of 26 sampled residents (Residents (R) 9 and R100) care plans were revised to reflect the residents care needs. R9's care plan was not revised to reflect the physician ordered emergency dialysis dressing supplies to be maintained at the resident's bedside. Additionally, R100 was not allowed to participate in the scheduled care plan meetings.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of one resident reviewed for activities (Resident (R) 74) was provided with a meaningful activity program of 26 sampled residents. An assessment of R74's activity preferences was lacking; the care plan was not specific to R74's interests, and R74 was not provided with sufficient activities to prevent boredom.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to change an indwelling urinary catheter every month as ordered for one of three residents (Resident (R) 26) reviewed for urinary catheter care out of 26 sampled residents. Failure to provide urinary catheter care as ordered can result in a resident developing a urinary tract infection.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure that one of one resident (Resident (R) 9) reviewed for dialysis of 26 sampled residents had emergency dressing supplies at the bedside according to the physician orders. The failure has the potential to delayed response to resident bleeding excessively from the dialysis port.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of six residents (Resident (R) 105) reviewed for accidents had appropriate physicians' orders, was provided informed consent, and was appropriately assessed for his use of side rails of 26 sampled residents. This failure had the potential to affect resident safety at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident (R58)) had a documented response to the Pharmacist's recommendations. Specifically, the Pharmacist made recommendations for dose reductions of an antidepressant medication, Lexapro, for R58 due to an irregularity. The Physician failed to document that the identified irregularity had been reviewed and what, if any, action was taken to address it, or the rationale to make no changes to the medication.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility served known food allergies and food dislikes to three of four residents (Resident (R) 102, R77, and R81) reviewed for food allergies and food choices out of 26 sampled residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control for one of two residents (Resident (R) 107) reviewed for respiratory services of 26 sampled residents. R107's oxygen tubing and humidification cannister were not changed weekly to ensure sanitary administration of the resident's oxygen.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of medical records and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to electronically transmit the Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool), within 14 days of completing the resident's assessment. This deficient practice was identified for 13 of 16 residents reviewed (Residents #16, #20, #15, #2, #9, #12, #14, #1, #8, #4, #3, #11, #10), from system selected for MDS over 120 days for late submissions and for 2 of 28 residents reviewed (Residents #25, #24) for MDS completion and transmission. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: During an interview with the surveyor on 03/04/22 at 11:50 AM, the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) stated that the MDS Coordinator left the facility a few months ago and he was unable to fill the position despite posting it. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of medical records an other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to complete the Comprehensive Minimum Data Set assessment in a timely manner for 3 of 16 residents reviewed (Residents #7, #13 and #17) for system selected MDS over 120 days for late submissions. This deficient practice was evidenced by: During an interview with the surveyor on 03/04/22 at 11:50 AM, the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) stated that the MDS Coordinator left the facility a few months ago and he was unable to fill the position despite posting it. He stated that a Regional MDS Coordinator completed them in the interim and provided the surveyor with her contact information and an additional preferred contact. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for the use of oxygen for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen therapy, Resident # 57. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 02/24/22 at 01:20 PM, during the initial tour of the facility, the surveyor observed Resident # 57,in bed. Oxygen was being delivered to the resident through a nasal cannula (a tube with prongs that sit in the nostrils) that was attached to an oxygen concentrator that was set at 2 lpm (liters per minute). On 03/01/22 at 12:50 PM the surveyor observed Resident #57 in bed with oxygen delivered through a nasal cannula at 2 lpm. A review of the admission Records (an admission summary) indicated Resident # 57 was admitted to the facility 02/2021 and had diagnoses, which included but were not limited to; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain physician orders to provide oxygen for 2 of 2 residents, Resident # 57 and #136, reviewed for oxygen in accordance with nursing professional standards of clinical practice. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes, Annotated Title45, Chapter 11 Nursing Board, The Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey state: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to implement a physician's order for wound care to prevent the worsening of a left heel pressure ulcer and sacral pressure ulcer for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, Resident #122. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: According the admission Record, Resident #122 was admitted to the facility in 1/2022 for rehabilitation. On 2/9/22 the resident was sent to an acute hospital and was readmitted on [DATE]. The resident had diagnoses that included, but were not limited to; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) properly label and date food products stored in the walk-in refrigerator/freezer and b.) ensure that kitchen staff wore a hair restraint that fully covered their hair during food preparation in the kitchen in order to prevent foodborne illness for 1 of 1 staff member observed with improper hair restraint usage. This deficient practice was evidenced by: On 02/24/22 from 09:39 AM until 10:16 AM, the surveyor observed the following in the presence of the Director of Dining (DOD): 1. In the walk-in freezer: a. On the second shelf from the top of a four-tiered wired rack, the clear plastic outer packaging of a block of Swiss cheese was not secured and the cheese was opened and exposed to the air within the freezer. The DOD stated that he would re-wrap it correctly. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain appropriate infection control practices for a.) maintaining the cleanliness of an oxygen concentrator and a feeding tube pump pole, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen, Resident #57 and b.) the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) on 1 of 5 units. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. On 02/24/22 at 01:20 PM, during the initial tour of the facility, the surveyor observed Resident # 57 in bed. Oxygen was being delivered to the resident through a nasal cannula (a tube with prongs that sit in the nostrils) that was attached to an oxygen concentrator that was set at 2 lpm (liters per minute). There was a feeding pump pole next to the oxygen concentrator. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that mitigation measures were followed to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19, a contagious respiratory infection. This deficient practice was identified for 3 of 3 partially vaccinated staff, and 1 of 2 unvaccinated staff, and was evidenced by the following: On 03/07/22 at 11:33 AM, the surveyor observed a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working on unit 2 wearing a surgical mask and goggles. During an interview at that time, the LPN stated that she believed she was scheduled to receive her second dose of the vaccine on 3/18/22. On 03/07/22 at 11:46 AM, the surveyor observed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), working on unit 3 wearing a surgical mask and goggles. [...]
25 fire safety citations on file: 11 on November 24, 2025, 9 on May 30, 2024, 5 on March 22, 2022.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 2.97 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.78 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.79 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.3% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.25 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.05 on weekdays and 2.78 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.85 in April to June 2025 to 2.97 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 | 2.97 | 0.38 | 3.05 | 2.78 | 1.4% | 0 of 90 | 132 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.96 | 0.38 | 3.06 | 2.72 | 4.3% | 0 of 92 | 129 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.88 | 0.27 | 2.99 | 2.60 | 7.1% | 0 of 92 | 133 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.85 | 0.24 | 2.92 | 2.67 | 3.5% | 0 of 91 | 132 |
| 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
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. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| 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.
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 | 3.7 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 8.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.2 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.6 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 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 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (50.4% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
50.4% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New Jersey: 130 better, 19 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 75 eligible stays.
8.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New Jersey: 2 better, 8 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 91 eligible stays.
6.0% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New Jersey: 3 better, 13 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 48 eligible stays.
89.5% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey68.7% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 57 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 89 residents counted.
0.9% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey1.7% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 89 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: New Jersey99.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 18 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: RIVERS EDGE SNF LLC. CMS links this home to Atlas Healthcare, a group of 30 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Edge Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2023 |
| Copper Nj Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Gold Nj Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Malt Family Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Nj Mazel Parentco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Nj Noble Parentco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Sgs 2010 Family Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Silver Nj Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Tyh 2017 Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Meisner, Robert | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Goldberger, Shlomo | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Bak, Pinchos | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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