Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Hazlet, NJ

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number315119

Contact & location

622 S Laurel Avenue
Hazlet, NJ 07730
Monmouth County
Phone
(732) 787-6300
ZIP code
07730 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
202
Residents per day
172.0 (85% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Holmdel Garden Group LLC
Chain
Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities, avg 2.5★)
Medicare certified since
October 2, 1975
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.26 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.50 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.82 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.31 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.1 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
65.4 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 24, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 30 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-25 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-10-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-01
2025-01-24 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2023-12-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-12-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2021-08-19 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-09-30
2021-08-19 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-09-30
2021-08-19 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-09-30
2021-08-19 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-09-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Berkowitz, Sam (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Gitberk LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
JBL 120 LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
JM and Mazel LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Springberg, Susan (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Zupnick, Joel (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Berkowitz, Sam (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Excelsior Care Group (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gitberk LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
JBL 120 LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
JM and Mazel LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mahadeo, Sarah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ribiat, Yitzchok (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Springberg, Susan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Steinberg, Moshe (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Samuel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tasharofi, Kamran (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Zupnick, Joel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Berkowitz, Sam (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Excelsior Care Group (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mahadeo, Sarah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ribiat, Yitzchok (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Steinberg, Moshe (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Samuel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tasharofi, Kamran (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 202 certified beds and cares for about 172 residents per day.

Has Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Excelsior Care Group and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

(732) 787-6300. The facility is located at 622 S Laurel Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.