Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation
962 River Ave · Lakewood, NJ · 08701 · 7323708600
242 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.30 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 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 July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
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.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 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 June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B May 12, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315190 · certified since May 28, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.