Garden Terrace Nursing Home
Garden Terrace Nursing Home has operated at 361 Main Street in Chatham, New Jersey for more than five decades, family-owned and family-run the entire time. It’s a small facility, just 34 beds, built around long-term care for residents with cognitive or physical limitations. Peter Flemming, Sr. serves as administrator, continuing that same family oversight.
The neighborhood around the facility is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 83. Most errands, from pharmacy runs to a coffee run for visiting family, can be handled on foot without a car.
Occupancy sits at 88%, with 30 of the 34 beds filled. For a facility this size, that’s a strong utilization rate, and it suggests a steady base of residents and referrals rather than a facility still building its census. Individual therapies and services are available on-site, along with religious services for residents who want them.
New Jersey’s Department of Health, through its Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing division, inspects skilled nursing facilities across the state. At Garden Terrace, inspection themes have centered on areas like medication management, infection prevention, staffing credentials, dietary service, care planning and documentation, and emergency preparedness.
Garden Terrace fits families looking for a small, established, family-run nursing home in a walkable Chatham neighborhood, where the same ownership has been in place for generations.
About this community
Occupancy
Garden Terrace Nursing Home is administered by Mr. Peter Flemming, Sr.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average• Deficiencies per inspection (175% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (39% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 18 | This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (11 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.5 | 2 | This facility has 175% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.5 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 175% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 2 | 9 | This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 21, 2025 complaint investigation found deficient infection control practices and failure to conduct required evacuation drills with proper emergency management notification.
- August 27, 2021 annual inspection cited six deficiencies including staffing shortages on night shifts, incomplete care plans, dietary errors, infection control lapses, and medication administration mistakes.
- January 11, 2021 COVID-19 survey identified three infection control failures involving hand hygiene, PPE use and storage, and inadequate staff training on PPE procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Terrace Nursing Home
Is Garden Terrace Nursing Home in a walkable area?
Garden Terrace Nursing Home has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Garden Terrace Nursing Home?
According to NJ state health department records, Garden Terrace Nursing Home's license number is 061403.
When does Garden Terrace Nursing Home's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, Garden Terrace Nursing Home's license expires on November 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Garden Terrace Nursing Home?
Garden Terrace Nursing Home's occupancy is 88%.
Are pets allowed at Garden Terrace Nursing Home?
No, Garden Terrace Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Garden Terrace Nursing Home?
SR. Mr. PETER FLEMMING is the administrator of Garden Terrace Nursing Home.
How many beds does Garden Terrace Nursing Home have?
Garden Terrace Nursing Home has 34 beds.
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