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Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
3419 Highway 9, Freehold, NJ 07728 (opens Google Maps) · Monmouth County · (732) 677-1200· 151 certified beds · avg 110 residents/day · certified since Dec 17, 2008 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 19, 2025
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Mar 3, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.10
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 3, 2023 · F-0760
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 3, 2023 · F-0760
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Apr 12, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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. F-0880
The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. F-0583
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. F-0656
View all 11 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0880 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman. · from a complaint · F-0577 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0880 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · F-0732 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Jan 20, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2025
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | F |
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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew Jersey averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.10
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.66
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.55
New Jersey average: 3.53
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.10 | 3.88 | 3.95 | bottom 9% in New Jersey; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 36% in New Jersey; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.55 | 3.53 | 3.50 | bottom 2% in New Jersey; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.48 | top 32% in New Jersey; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 35.8 | 39.7 | 45.8 | top 40% in New Jersey; top 26% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 31.8 | 37.7 | 42.9 | top 41% in New Jersey; top 32% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 2.99, RN 0.64, weekend 2.46.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (2.99 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Partnership
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Karat LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Esther Friedman Revocable Trust for Heshy Sobel | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Kaszirer Family Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Henry | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 10% | 05/16/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Miriam | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Sarah | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Route 9 North LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Wedgwood Gardens Care Center | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 05/16/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Henry | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Robert | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Robert | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2008 |
| Kaszirer, Sarah | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2008 |
| Sobel, Heshy | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2008 |
All 13 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the New Jersey midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 36% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 13 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 70 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor, the | 2.0 mi | Freehold, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Jewish Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing, the | 2.1 mi | Freehold, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Applewood Village, INC | 2.7 mi | Freehold, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Allaire Rehab & Nursing | 2.9 mi | Freehold, NJ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
| Bartley Nursing & Rehab | 6.4 mi | Jackson, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Excel Care at Manalapan | 7.3 mi | Manalapan, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 9.1 mi | Tinton Falls, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge | 9.7 mi | Old Bridge, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Continuing Care at Seabrook | 9.8 mi | Tinton Falls, NJ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Preferred Care at Wall | 9.8 mi | Allenwood, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| De la Salle Hall | 10.1 mi | Lincroft, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Careone at Holmdel | 10.4 mi | Holmdel, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Monmouth, NJ — 32 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center — Hazlet, NJ · overall 4/5
- Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Hazlet, NJ · overall 3/5
- Atrium at Navesink Harbor, the — Red Bank, NJ · overall 2/5
- Careone at Middletown — Atlantic Highlands, NJ · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315504.
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