Aristacare at Whiting
23 Schoolhouse Road · Whiting, NJ · 08759 · 7328494300
180 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Aristacare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
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 September 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
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 April 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315309 · certified since February 14, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.