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Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly attentive and compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

189 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831136 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 297 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Gardens at Monroe is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy and compassionate nursing team, making it a strong candidate for post-acute recovery. However, given reports of communication gaps during medical emergencies and occasional responsiveness issues, we strongly advise families to establish a clear, proactive communication plan with the nursing supervisor upon admission.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

297 reviews on Google
The Gardens at Monroe is widely praised by families for its dedicated nursing staff, effective rehabilitation therapy, and clean, well-maintained environment. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, a small number of families have raised serious concerns regarding medical oversight, communication during emergencies, and occasional lapses in responsiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds4.0MemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly attentive and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective and professional physical/occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Proactive and accessible administrative leadership

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call bells and requests for assistance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate communication with family during medical emergencies (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Concerns regarding medical oversight and patient health monitoring (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.82022(6)4.82023(47)4.82024(69)4.72025(60)4.82026(28)

Distribution · 210 analyzed

5
186
4
14
3
2
2
1
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2With the therapy department receiving such high praise, how do you coordinate those sessions with the daily activity schedule to ensure residents stay engaged?
  • 3When a resident needs assistance, what is your internal process for ensuring call bells are answered promptly, and how do you track those response times?
  • 4Given the importance of medication management, could you walk me through your safety protocols for administering and monitoring medications for new residents?
  • 5In the event of a sudden change in a resident's health, what is your specific protocol for keeping family members informed and involved in the decision-making process?
  • 6How does your nursing team balance the high-acuity medical needs of the facility with the goal of providing personalized, compassionate care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is in regular contact with the family members. There is a great ratio of nurses and aides per section and when you buzz for assistance, they are very quick to answer.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

My Dad was a patient at the Gardens back in January of 2025 and the staff were so amazing and took stellar care of my Dad. He was discharged to home and has had some off and on Medical issues since then.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

The only downside, was that when she had her final visit with Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, he did not notice that one of the staples from her surgery had not been removed. That over site was not discovered until she was home getting a shower.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 297 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.78hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.08hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
17%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
11%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Middlesex
22.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Middlesex
19.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Better than Avg
Here
2.4%
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 Facility13.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.0%
US
4.9%
NJ
5.7%
Middlesex
4.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Middlesex
92.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.3%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Middlesex
13.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.1%
Better than Avg
Here
99.1%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Middlesex
77.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Middlesex
76.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
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

4deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.5)
3 complaint-triggered
$61,120 in fines

This facility has accumulated 33 deficiencies across three surveys, including some arising from family complaints about infection control and living conditions. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, medication management, and care quality standards. While all identified issues show correction dates, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in medication services and care planning across multiple surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Apr 9, 2025Routine
7
0311Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0641Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

May 4, 2023Routine
18
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0352Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0728Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0232Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0341Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

May 4, 2023Complaint
3
0835Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

May 11, 2021Routine
5
0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0729Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bamberger, Joshua

Owner

Bamberger, Rochel

Owner

Schon, Mordechai

Owner

Key personnel

Schon, MordechaiW-2 Managing EmployeeSteinfeld, YehudaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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