St Mary's Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
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based on 239 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (53%)
Below average in NJ · Critically understaffed (RN) · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
St. Mary's is highly regarded for its physical therapy and compassionate nursing care, making it a strong candidate for short-term rehab. However, families should be aware of potential communication gaps and should personally verify the frequency of hygiene checks for loved ones who require assistance with daily living.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
239 reviews on Google“St. Mary's Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff, clean environment, and effective physical therapy programs. While many families report feeling relieved and satisfied with the compassionate care their loved ones receive, a subset of reviewers highlights significant concerns regarding communication, understaffing, and inconsistent hygiene practices.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Helpful and welcoming front desk personnel
Concerns
- Inconsistent staffing levels leading to slow response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor communication with family members regarding patient status (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Hygiene and toileting issues (e.g., delayed diaper changes) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor maintenance of exterior grounds and parking lot (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 212 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to feedback from families; how do you ensure that updates regarding a resident's daily health status are communicated clearly to us?
- 2We have heard great things about the compassion of your nursing team, but how do you manage staffing levels during the night or weekend shifts to ensure response times remain quick?
- 3With the physical and occupational therapy programs being a noted strength here, how often will our loved one be able to participate in these sessions?
- 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure that personal hygiene and timely care needs are met consistently for every resident?
- 5How does the facility handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition after regular business hours?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff and nurses are wonderful, the therapy team is caring and communicative, and our social worker is a blessing. This place has the type of care that other facilities should strive for.”
“The entire Speech/ OT and PT staff has worked wonders for my uncle who is @ St. Marys working on getting stronger and his independence. Special thanks to Elias, Sam, Kelly, Christian and Rich.”
“My 92 year old grandfather spent 30 days in St. Mary’s rehab after a hospital stay... I did my research and while I literally have two rehabs/nursing homes within walking distance of where I live [I chose St. Mary's].”
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 with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
St. Mary's Center shows ongoing concerns with families filing 9 complaints that revealed deficiencies in nutrition and dietary services, medication management, and resident rights protections. The facility has persistent issues across multiple surveys, with food safety and preparation problems appearing repeatedly from 2022 through 2024, along with recurring medication service deficiencies and infection control lapses. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration during visits.
Nov 21, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Feb 27, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Dec 6, 2024Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 6, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Oct 19, 2023Routine18
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Oct 19, 2023Complaint6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Mary's Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Center Management Group
17 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 10 of 17
Ownership & Management
Owners
Cherry Hill Ventures LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
239 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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