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Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nursing HomeWhiting, NJCMS 315293
55 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
200

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
180.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
55

*CMS

Inspections on file
12

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-02-10

*CMS

Citations

55 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0836Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0849Generalpotential for harm

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0741Generalpotential for harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0791Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

  • 0020Generalpotential for harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

  • 0025Generalpotential for harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  • 0041Generalpotential for harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0281Generalpotential for harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  • 0603Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

  • 0835Seriousactual harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0730Generalpotential for harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  • 0727Generalpotential for harm

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0684Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0610Seriousactual harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0867Generalpotential for harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 2 earlier inspections are also on record.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Whiting, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315293.
What is the CMS rating for Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is certified for 200 beds. It serves an average of 180.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 55 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was last inspected on February 10, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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