Nursing homeActive
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 070769088895500114 certified beds · 88 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
30
● 0● 26● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$83,584
10 fines
Last survey
2025-05-09
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | Standard | 074 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-15 | Standard | 0180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-06 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 315064-20250509-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 315064-20250509-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 315064-20250509-F610
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity JHarm
Records
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 315064-20250509-F835
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F677
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F698
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 315064-20250509-F814
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 315064-20231215-F557
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 315064-20231215-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-16Record 315064-20231215-F609
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 315064-20231215-F645
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 315064-20231215-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 315064-20231215-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 315064-20231215-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-19Record 315064-20231215-F695
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 315064-20231215-F727
F728Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-18Record 315064-20231215-F728
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-16Record 315064-20231215-F732
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-20Record 315064-20231215-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-10Record 315064-20231215-F756
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 315064-20231215-F849
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 315064-20231215-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 315064-20231215-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-20Record 315064-20231215-F881
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-18Record 315064-20231215-F882
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-13Record 315064-20230206-F656
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | Civil money penalty | $44,486 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-30 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-23 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-17 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-10 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-02 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-25 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-18 | Civil money penalty | $4,235 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-11 | Civil money penalty | $3,812 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-05 | Civil money penalty | $3,529 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-08-28 | Civil money penalty | $3,176 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-08-21 | Civil money penalty | $2,823 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.35
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.05
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover21%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover42%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.9% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 13.9% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.6% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 6.9% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs, Hyman Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 95% | — | — |
| Jacobs, Livia Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Metternich, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rivera, Natalie Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare — 59 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Union.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareOne at The Highlands Edison | 1.8 mi | 2025-10-23 | 0270 |
| Complete Care At Westfield, LLC Westfield | 1.8 mi | 2025-03-10 | 0100 |
| Complete Care At Woodlands Plainfield | 1.9 mi | 2025-11-21 | 0130 |
| Complete Care At Plainfield LLC Plainfield | 2.3 mi | 2025-03-20 | 010 |
| Hartwyck At Oak Tree Edison | 2.9 mi | 2024-12-20 | 030 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |