Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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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)
- High staff turnover (51%)
- High RN turnover (61%)
Bottom 25% in NJ · Below recommended RN staffing · $23,245 in fines · Very few deficiencies · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy and nursing staff, making it a strong choice for recovery. However, families should be proactive in monitoring dietary needs and medication management, and should ask for a clear plan on how to reach nursing supervisors during off-hours to address concerns.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
99 reviews on Google“Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receives high praise for its nursing staff, physical therapy team, and overall cleanliness. While many families report excellent, compassionate care, some reviewers raise concerns regarding understaffing, inconsistent food quality, and communication gaps during off-hours.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly skilled and effective physical therapy team
- Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
- Clean, well-maintained, and renovated facility
- Strong administrative leadership and responsiveness
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor food quality or lack of dietary follow-through (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Communication gaps and lack of proactive updates (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 102 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy team; how do you tailor rehabilitation plans to help residents regain their independence?
- 2With the recent renovations to the facility, what are some of the favorite common areas where residents like to gather?
- 3How does the nursing team ensure that medication schedules are followed accurately and communicated clearly to family members?
- 4What steps are being taken to ensure that meal service is both nutritious and enjoyable for all residents?
- 5How does the staff manage call bells and response times during the busier night shifts to ensure no one is left waiting?
- 6Can you tell us about the daily activities and social events organized to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapists strengthened both my arms and legs. They also have a great activities department that keeps patients entertained.”
“The staff is incredible they treat their patients with care ,respect and understand each individual‘s needs. The facility is gorgeous newly renovated their patients have freedom to go outside.”
“The facility listens to my concerns and rectified them promptly.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed five complaints against this facility, with the most serious involving neglect and abuse protection that was corrected. The facility shows recurring problems with accident prevention and safety hazards, care planning and assessments, and infection control across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2024. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully evaluate.
Apr 1, 2026Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Jul 25, 2025Complaint1
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.
Nov 1, 2024Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 1, 2024Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 8, 2023Routine8
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 8, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 1, 2024
$13,475
Fine
Aug 8, 2023
$9,770
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Continuum Healthcare
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 6 of 12
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bruckstein, Daniel
Owner
Bruckstein, Daniel
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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