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Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab Piscataway

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

10 Sterling Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854124 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 293 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (19 vs median 7)
  • High staff turnover (62%)
  • High RN turnover (74%)

Bottom 25% in NJ · Below recommended RN staffing · No penalties on record · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While this facility offers a modern environment and effective physical therapy, the recurring reports of severe neglect and understaffing are critical red flags. If you choose this facility, you must be prepared to be present daily to advocate for your loved one's basic hygiene and medication needs, as response times for call bells are frequently reported as dangerously slow.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

293 reviews on Google
This facility is frequently praised for its modern, hotel-like aesthetics and effective physical therapy programs that have helped many patients recover. However, it faces severe and consistent criticism regarding chronic understaffing, which leads to significant delays in basic patient care, hygiene, and medication management. Families should be aware that while some staff members are highly commended, the overall quality of care appears highly dependent on the specific shift and individual staff assigned.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff4.0Clean6.0Activities7.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Modern, clean, and hotel-like facility
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
  • Specific, highly-rated nursing and CNA staff
  • Spacious, well-maintained private rooms

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to long response times for call bells (mentioned by 18 reviewers)
  • Neglect of basic hygiene (e.g., patients left in soiled diapers/feces) (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching administration or social workers (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 6 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.02021(8)3.22022(17)3.52023(30)3.62024(55)4.22025(78)3.42026(20)

Distribution · 208 analyzed

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17
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6
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52

How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how modern and clean the private rooms are; could you show us how the layout supports a resident's independence?
  • 2Since we know how important timely care is, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure call bells are answered quickly even during busy shifts?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
  • 4What is the process for communicating updates to family members, and how can we best reach the social worker if we have questions?
  • 5We are very interested in the rehabilitation programs; how do the physical and occupational therapists work with residents to track their progress?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social events are organized to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff here are all so so wonderful and extremely caring. They go out of the way everyday to make sure my dad has everything he needs.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★

The place is pretty and clean, and there are some staff that are really trying, but there are rampant unattended call lights for extended times, phone calls not answered and left messages not returned from high-level staff.

Family member · 2024★★☆☆☆

My father was sent to Aviate from Robert Wood and we couldn’t be happier. My dad spent 2 months in the hospital and 2 months in rehab and now he’s back home with my mom all because of the rehab and nurses at Aviate.

Rehab patient's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 293 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
68%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.84hrs
94%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
58%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.0%
US
95.5%
NJ
97.2%
Middlesex
95.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.9%
US
12.1%
NJ
11.7%
Middlesex
12.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.3%
US
4.9%
NJ
5.7%
Middlesex
4.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.8%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Middlesex
22.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
86.7%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Middlesex
92.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.9%
Better than Avg
Here
8.9%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Middlesex
13.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility55.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
55.0%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Middlesex
77.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.5%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Middlesex
76.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Middlesex
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

19deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (8.5)
11 complaint-triggered

This facility has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies, with families filing 11 reports over the inspection period. The most recurring issues involve infection control, care quality including pressure ulcer prevention, and abuse/neglect protection protocols. While all deficiencies show correction dates, several problems persist across multiple surveys, including infection control failures and quality of care concerns, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards.

Nov 10, 2025Complaint
3
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Aug 8, 2025Complaint
2
0573Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Dec 2, 2024Routine
13
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Dec 2, 2024Complaint
5
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Feb 15, 2024Complaint
1
0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Jan 13, 2023Routine
20
0835Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0880Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0886Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0341Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0885Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 10, 2025

$24,845

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab Piscataway

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

187 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 121 of 188

Ownership & Management

Owners

Genesis Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Nj Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Operations LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Berg, MichaelManaging Control - Governing BodyDenti, RonaldManaging Control - Governing BodyKhalil, HossamManaging Control - Governing BodyThervil, McintoshW-2 Managing EmployeeBerg, MichaelOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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