Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Whiting, NJ

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315293
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

3000 Hilltop Road
Whiting, NJ 08759
Ocean County
Phone
(732) 849-4400
ZIP code
08759 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
200
Residents per day
151.4 (76% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
Medicare certified since
March 30, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.09 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.34 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.92 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.74 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
21.4 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 23, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
16.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
40 health · 16 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-10 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 2026-03-04
2026-02-05 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 · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-02-05 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-02-05 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.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-11-06 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-04-02 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-04-02 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 · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-01-23 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 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 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 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 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 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 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-10-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
H
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
H
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-10-11 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 2024-11-14
2024-09-25 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 2024-10-14
2024-09-25 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-14
2023-03-09 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 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 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 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 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 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 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 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-10
2023-03-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-04-04
2021-03-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-05-30

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

5 penalties in the last three years, including $306,201 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-07-09Fine$70,637
2026-02-05Fine$16,575
2025-11-06Fine$61,770
2025-04-02Fine$91,176
2024-10-11Fine$66,043

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Abramczyk, Jacob (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 52%
Abramczyk, Joseph (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 14%
Abramczyk, Naftoli (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 17%
Shapiro, Bradley (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 17%
Newpoint Real Estate Capital LLC (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Abramczyk, Joseph (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Abramczyk, Naftoli (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shapiro, Bradley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shapiro, Sima (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ttyy LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Abramczyk, Naftoli (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 1-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 Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?

It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 151 residents per day.

Has Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $306,201 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

(732) 849-4400. The facility is located at 3000 Hilltop Road, Whiting, NJ 08759.

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