WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

3000 HILLTOP ROAD
WHITING NJ 08759
Phone: 7328494400

Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures1/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the New Jersey average: 2.3 star lower (3.3), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Whiting average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds200
Average residents per day151.4
Occupancy76%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
CountyOcean
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1990-03-30
CMS certification number (CCN)315293
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle17

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.84
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.09
Registered nurse turnover21.4%
Total nursing staff turnover43.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)5
Fines (total value)$307,543
Payment denials0
Total penalties5
This facility has $307,543 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Other nursing homes in Whiting

Compare this facility with others in the same city, highest rated first.

Questions to ask WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

Estimate nursing home costs in New Jersey Compare all New Jersey facilities

Is WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 1.

How many beds does WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER have?

CMS certifies 200 beds; the facility reports an average of 151.4 residents per day (about 76% occupancy).

Does WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $307,543 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WHITING GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.