Nursing homeActive
Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center
3325 Highway 35, Hazlet, NJ 077307322645800170 certified beds · 150 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 18● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-06-19
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-19 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-17 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-05-21 | Standard | 070 | 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.
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 315314-20250619-F584
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 2025-08-08Record 315314-20250619-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 315314-20250619-F690
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 315314-20250619-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 315314-20250619-F761
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 2025-08-08Record 315314-20250619-F880
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-14Record 315314-20241205-F842
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 DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 315314-20231012-F728
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-17Record 315314-20230317-F658
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-17Record 315314-20230317-F755
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 2023-04-17Record 315314-20230317-F812
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-16Record 315314-20210521-F658
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-16Record 315314-20210521-F695
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 DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-16Record 315314-20210521-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-16Record 315314-20210521-F761
F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-06-18Record 315314-20210521-F808
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-15Record 315314-20210521-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-06-25Record 315314-20210521-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.59
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.32
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.04
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover50%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover21%
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 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.7% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.7% | 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 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.2% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Sam Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 65% | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Awan, Omar Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sevilleno, Beverly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Willner, Benzion Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Awan, Omar Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Sam Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Sam Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sevilleno, Beverly Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Willner, Benzion Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Excelsior Care Group — 33 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 Monmouth.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Bayshore LLC Holmdel | 0.9 mi | 2026-04-16 | 1200 |
| Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Hazlet | 2.5 mi | 2026-06-25 | 0220 |
| Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center Matawan | 2.9 mi | 2025-05-20 | 090 |
| Careone At Holmdel Holmdel | 3.6 mi | 2025-07-31 | 0140 |
| Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center Keansburg | 3.1 mi | 2025-07-03 | 0171 |
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 |