Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Freehold, NJ
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Wedgwood Gardens Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Freehold, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Wedgwood Gardens Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is a 5-Star rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Freehold, New Jersey. It offers a variety of services, including intensive subacute rehabilitation therapy and compassionate long-term care. The facility is conveniently located near CentraState Medical Center and provides a warm and supportive environment for residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 22.7% Above NJ avg. ▲ 22.7% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 8.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 8.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
At NJ avg. At NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg. ▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 160th out of 294 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 38m per day
Rank #160 / 294Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 160th out of 294 homes in New Jersey. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 294 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)
vs New Jersey avg
-6%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +38% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 43m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 43m per day ▼ 24% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 44m per day ▼ 22% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 47m per day ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 5m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 40m per day ▲ 38% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
83 days
Bed community size
151-bed community Rank #141 / 561Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 561 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #43 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 640 homes in New Jersey. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
61%
Rank #401 / 496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st out of 496 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
92 / 151
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Awards

Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number13004
Accreditations5-Star rated facility by CMS
Inspection RatingDeficiency Free Survey from April 2016-2017

Ownership & Operating Entity

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is administered by Mr. S. Robert Kaszirer.

Owner NameWedgwood Gardens Care Center, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Outdoor Courtyards & Gardens
Onsite Beauty Salon & Barber
Internet Lounge
Library
Laundry Services
Specific ProgramsPath to Care, Subacute Rehabilitation, Palliative / Hospice Services, Accommodations, Home Sweet Home Program, Therapeutic Recreation
Touring HoursTours are provided 7 days a week; appointments are not needed.

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 24 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 4 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (33% above)
• Deficiencies per year (33% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% above)
• Total inspections (11% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2418 This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (24 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 33% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 43 This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 33% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.42 This facility has 20% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 20% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 109 This facility has 11% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (10 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 11% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, had no deficiencies and focused on privacy practices and legal duties.
  • The March 19, 2025 annual inspection found 8 deficiencies including infection control failures, staffing shortages, life safety code violations, and care planning gaps affecting all 92 residents.
  • A March 3, 2023 survey identified immediate jeopardy from medication administration errors and infection control lapses, which were later corrected.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 3

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
11 Rank #46 / 296Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 296 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #82 / 296Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 296 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 5.35


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

10 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
1
43% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

1 critical citation New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations New Jersey average: 0.4

9 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

1 minor citation New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 5 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights minor citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 163
Employees 143
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.77 : 1
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 52
Average shift 7.4 hours
8% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 35,502

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 23 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 24 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 80 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 80
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.4%

2,260 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 13 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8008015,44392100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse240246,31392100%7.7
Registered Nurse230235,84592100%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,8568693%7.3
Administrator2029706672%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker2029106470%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant013137447885%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0447357278%7.5
Dietitian2027038289%7.4
Nurse Practitioner2025557278%7.7
Other Social Services Staff1015517177%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0114096874%6
Qualified Social Worker0113646267%5.9
Feeding Assistant101981314%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide011922%4.6
80 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
23 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 93%
2 Administrator
% of Days 72%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
13 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 85%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 78%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 89%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 78%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 77%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 14%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $33K Rank #1 / 297Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 297 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Jersey average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 297 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
57% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $33K
New Jersey average $77K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 6.1
11% better 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. 13.0
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average 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 7.4%
27% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.3%
43% 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 25.3%
58% worse 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 2.5%
In line with 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 8.4%
38% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
66% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
26% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
97% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
94% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% 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 100.0%
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. 2.53
22% worse 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. 1.55
38% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Above average 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 0.4%
69% 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 97.5%
22% 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. 22.1%
13% 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. 3.9%
52% 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. 1.1%
38% worse 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. 43.7%
19% worse 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. 44.3%
12% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 92
Medicare
12
13% of residents
Medicaid
56
60.9% of residents
Private pay or other
24
26.1% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.9M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.1M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.9M Rank #215 / 292Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Jersey average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$3.1K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #200 / 292Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.8M 52.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #96 / 292Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Jersey average. Well-run New Jersey facilities typically land around 55–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$7.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.0M

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.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.

Admissions
420 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 62%
Private pay 24%
Medicaid 15%
Discharges
419 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 40%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 23%

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Facility 5.35
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #14 / 294
-60%+38%
$198.5k
Facility $198.5k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #280 / 297
32
Facility 32
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #258 / 296
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #96 / 296
10140-
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 47
Rank #512 / 640
Allaire Rehab & Nursing
$31.4M
Facility $31.4M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #22 / 292
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #37 / 292
28.1%
Facility 28.1%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #254 / 292
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Jersey

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is located in Freehold, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

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

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

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

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

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

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

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

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

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

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

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

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wedgwood Gardens Care Center

Is Wedgwood Gardens Care Center in a walkable area?

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Wedgwood Gardens Care Center's license number is 13004.

When does Wedgwood Gardens Care Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Wedgwood Gardens Care Center's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Wedgwood Gardens Care Center?

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center's occupancy is 61%.

Who is the administrator of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center?

Mr. S. ROBERT KASZIRER is the administrator of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center.

How many beds does Wedgwood Gardens Care Center have?

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center has 151 beds.

Are there photos of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

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