Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T

Name: Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T
Address: 189 APPLEGARTH ROAD, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831, US
Telephone: 6094487036

189 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 · Middlesex County · 136 certified beds · avg 100 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 1994

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.75

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (18)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 9, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Apr 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Apr 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 9, 2025	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 4, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not make sure its nurse aides were properly trained — aides working more than 4 months must be trained and competent, and newer aides must be enrolled in training.
May 4, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents.
May 4, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
May 4, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
May 4, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 11, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not verify that its nurse aides had completed their required training, or did not retrain aides who had been out of nurse aide work for 2 years.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	1	D
2023	13	F
2025	4	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New Jersey avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.75	3.88	3.95	top 43% in New Jersey; bottom 49% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.71	0.67	0.69	top 32% in New Jersey; top 36% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.40	3.53	3.50	top 45% in New Jersey; top 47% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.63	0.50	0.48	top 20% in New Jersey; top 21% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	20.3	39.7	45.8	top 7% in New Jersey; top 3% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	21.1	37.7	42.9	top 18% in New Jersey; top 16% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.01, RN 0.75, weekend 3.63. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bamberger, Joshua	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	11/01/2005
Bamberger, Rochel	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	11/01/2005
Schon, Mordechai	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	11/01/2005
Schon, Mordechai	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2005
Steinfeld, Yehuda	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2011

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What training and competency checks do your nurse aides go through, and how do you keep their skills current?"
"What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Cranbury Center	1.6 mi	Monroe Township, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury	2.8 mi	Cranbury, NJ	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Meadow Lakes	3.1 mi	East Windsor, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Village Point	4.6 mi	Monroe Township, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Excel Care at Manalapan	6.8 mi	Manalapan, NJ	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Complete Care at Park Place LLC	8.4 mi	Monmouth Junction, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC	8.6 mi	Plainsboro, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Applewood Village, INC	8.7 mi	Freehold, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Careone at East Brunswick	8.8 mi	East Brunswick, NJ	★★★☆☆	3/5
Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC	9.0 mi	Princeton, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Jewish Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing, the	9.2 mi	Freehold, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Manor, the	9.4 mi	Freehold, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315336.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T

189 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 · 6094487036

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What training and competency checks do your nurse aides go through, and how do you keep their skills current?"
☐ "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 315336 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)