Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
1610 Raritan Road · Scotch Plains, NJ · 07076 · 9088895500
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Federal penalties on record: $44,486 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 15 · $98,403 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2025 · 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 June 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
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 January 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2023
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 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $44,486 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,812 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $3,529 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $3,176 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315064 · certified since June 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.