Tallwoods Care Center
18 Butler Boulevard · Bayville, NJ · 08721 · 7322372220
180 certified beds For profit - Corporation
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,452 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
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 December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 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 December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025 · 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 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2024
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 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 7, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 7, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 7, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 16, 2024 | Fine | $13,452 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315462 · certified since April 4, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.