Nursing Home

Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a premier Sub-Acute nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Hazlet, NJ. It offers a variety of specialized services including long-term skilled nursing, short-term sub-acute care, rehabilitation services, and hospice care. The facility is designed to provide an intimate environment with personalized treatment for each resident.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 10m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 44m per day 29m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 202

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 74.8%
Residents per day (avg) 152
Occupancy rate
74.8%
Residents per day (avg)
152

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$22.3M
Operating loss
-$312.1K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$22,279,931.00
Operating loss
$-312,100.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.7M
34.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.9M
Total costs $22.6M
Bed community size
202-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
151 / 202
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Status Active
Expiration May 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 61301
CMS Certification Number: 315119
Accreditations: Five Star facility
Inspection Rating: 3

Ownership & operating entity

Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Mr.. YITZCHOK RIBIAT.

Owner name: HOLMDEL GARDEN GROUP, LLC

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Mr . Cheskel Berkowitz, Joel Leifer, Mr . Joel Zupnick, Samuel Berkowitz, Susan Springberg

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Long Term Skilled Nursing
Short Term Sub-Acute Care
Rehabilitation Services
Hospice
Wound Care Management
Respite Care
Pain Management
Therapeutic Recreational Programs
Nutritional Services
TPN & IV Antibiotics
Tracheotomy Care
Stroke Recovery
Intravenous Therapy
COPD
CHF

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Care & Services, Admissions, Virtual Tour, Galleries, News & Events, Activity Calendar, Employment, Schedule A Tour, Contact

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

15 visits/inspections

Results

48 with citations

0 without citations

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date:November 20, 2025

11 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
5.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

23 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Oct 30, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 24, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 24, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 24, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Hazlet

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NJ 07730
202
BERKOWITZ, SAM
67.0%
$21,795,399.00
$7,684,386.00
35.3%
152.00
3/5
3.1629
2/5
2/5
5/5
23
-43%
-18%
-13%

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Address 0.8 miles from city center

Address Hazlet, NJ 07730

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

350
Total Staff
118
Employees
232
Contractors
58,055
Total Hours (Quarter)
84
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse198.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse948 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1947.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
309 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
22 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
32.2%
of total hours from contractors
18,678 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 154 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 64 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Registered Nurse: 10 Administrator: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4015419425,41091100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse30649414,25491100%8
Registered Nurse910196,28191100%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff5052,06091100%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4151,8128998%6
Administrator2131,4556571%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,4486673%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician4261,4208088%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide3039467279%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker3039226976%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist7076656774%6.6
RN Director of Nursing2025496875%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1014626066%7.7
Qualified Social Worker2023726369%5.9

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
137 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
40 residents (29.2%)
Medicaid
81 residents (59.1%)
Private pay or other
16 residents (11.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.5
25% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.6
31% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.1%
31% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.0%
9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 2.7%
83% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
29% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
27% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
49% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.6%
85% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.5%
34% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.1%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.8%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.10
47% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.48
57% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.4%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
40% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.6%
17% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.9%
18% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.2%
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
18% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 62.4%
16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 52.8%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.