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Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2300 Hamilton Ave, Mercerville · Hamilton, NJ 08619|218 beds|Licensed & Active

1/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 274 Google reviews

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6/ 10

high 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 (1/5 stars)
Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 7)

Bottom 25% in NJ · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in OCEAN HEALTHCARE chain · $54,275 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Hamilton Grove offers a clean, well-managed environment with an excellent physical therapy program, making it a strong candidate for short-term rehab. However, families should be aware of reports regarding weekend staffing shortages and slow response times; we recommend asking specifically about weekend aide-to-patient ratios and the process for escalating concerns during off-hours.

Google Reviews

274 reviews on Google

“Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation is frequently praised for its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and dedicated physical therapy team. While many families report high satisfaction with the nursing staff and administrative support, there are recurring concerns regarding weekend staffing levels, occasional slow response times, and inconsistent communication from some staff members.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Clean, well-maintained, and odor-free facility
Highly effective and professional physical therapy team
Welcoming and helpful administrative staff
Compassionate nursing care for long-term residents

Concerns

Understaffing, particularly on weekends (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Slow response times for call bells/aide assistance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Poor food quality and lack of diabetic-friendly options (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rude or unprofessional communication from specific staff members (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 203 analyzed

163

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed that you have a 100% response rate to online reviews; how does your leadership team use that feedback to improve the daily experience for residents?
2Given that some families have mentioned challenges with weekend staffing, what is your plan for ensuring consistent care and support for residents on Saturdays and Sundays?
3How do you manage call bell response times to ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they need it most?
4Since nutrition is a priority, could you walk me through how you accommodate specific dietary needs like diabetic-friendly meal planning?
5What steps are you taking to address the recent CMS findings regarding medication management to ensure the highest safety standards for your residents?
6Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate in social engagement to keep them active and connected?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Key Review Excerpts

“Rarely have I visited a healthcare facility and found nothing to complain about. Hamilton Grove is about as close to perfection as it gets!”

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

“The Nurses and Physical Therapists were professional, upbeat, friendly and their positive energy reflected in her speedy recovery.”

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

“Hopefully in the last two years things have changed, but when my mother was there, they were very short-staffed, especially on weekends. My mother was left for hours sitting in her wheelchair, sometimes in her own excrement.”

Long-term resident's family · 2026★☆☆☆☆

Source: 274 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.29hrs

38%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.12hrs

76%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

37%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

29%

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

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility15.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

15.5%

15.3%

9.1%

Mercer

13.6%

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.8%

Better than Avg

Here

6.8%

12.1%

11.7%

Mercer

12.5%

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

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.4%

Worse than Avg

Here

14.4%

9.2%

Mercer

11.8%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility18.1%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

18.1%

19.4%

15.7%

Mercer

22.9%

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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.9%

Better than Avg

Here

2.9%

4.9%

5.7%

Mercer

3.9%

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility18.2%

Better than Avg

Here

18.2%

19.5%

18.9%

Mercer

20.9%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility94.6%

Better than Avg

Here

94.6%

81.8%

78.7%

Mercer

71.0%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility88.6%

Better than Avg

Here

88.6%

79.7%

80.1%

Mercer

75.2%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.4%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

1.4%

1.6%

1.2%

Mercer

1.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies

1penalties

Above state avg (8.5)

8 complaint-triggered

$54,275 in fines

Hamilton Grove has concerning deficiencies in resident safety and protection, with families filing multiple complaints about abuse reporting, medication errors, and care planning failures. The facility shows recurring problems with safety protocols, resident care standards, and emergency preparedness across six surveys since 2022. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of serious safety issues and complaint-driven investigations suggests families should carefully evaluate this facility's ability to provide consistent, safe care.

Feb 27, 2026Complaint1 finding

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Nov 19, 2025Complaint1 finding

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Oct 28, 2024Complaint3 findings

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 · PatternCorrected

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.

Oct 28, 2024Routine9 findings

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

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.

0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0947Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Oct 9, 2024Complaint2 findings

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Dec 21, 2023Complaint1 finding

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 28, 2024

$54,275

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ocean Healthcare

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 9 of 11 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Drew, Zalman

Owner

Feigenbaum, Avraham

Owner

Feigenbaum, Deborah

Owner

Maierovits, Avrohom

Owner

Key personnel

M&t Bank5% or Greater Mortgage InterestDynamic Healthcare Management LLCManagerFeigenbaum, AvrahamManagerGoldberg, YehudaManagerMaierovits, AvrohomManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(609) 588-5800

hamiltongrovehealth.com

2300 Hamilton Ave

Hamilton, NJ 08619

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References & Resources

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Google Reviews

274 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit hamiltongrovehealth.com

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