Excel Care at Manalapan
Nursing Home · Manalapan, NJ
CMS certification number315282
Contact & location
104 Pension RoadManalapan, NJ 07726
Monmouth County
- Phone
- (732) 446-3600
- ZIP code
- 07726 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day
- 124.0 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Pine Brook Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Accela Healthcare (4 facilities, avg 2.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 13, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.94 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.31 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.80 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.65 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.6 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 13, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 9
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 45 health · 27 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-05-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2026-01-08 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-10-28 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 · complaint inspection |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2021-11-23 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-10 |
| 2021-11-23 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-12 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $63,238 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $63,238 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30% | |
| Berkowitz, Sam (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 40% | |
| Leifer, Joel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30% | |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkowitz, Sam (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chaudhary, Ayesha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leifer, Joel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yudkowsky, Naftoli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zupnick, Joel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yudkowsky, Naftoli (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Excel Care at Manalapan?
Excel Care at Manalapan has a 2-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 Excel Care at Manalapan have?
It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 124 residents per day.
Has Excel Care at Manalapan been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $63,238 in the last three years.
Who owns Excel Care at Manalapan?
It is part of Accela Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Excel Care at Manalapan?
(732) 446-3600. The facility is located at 104 Pension Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.