Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
859 West Bay Ave · Barnegat, NJ · 08005 · 6096981400
115 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Continuum Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation 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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $23,245 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2021
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 July 24, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2021
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 22, 2021
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 1, 2024 | Fine | $13,475 |
| August 8, 2023 | Fine | $9,770 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315222 · certified since March 18, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.