Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Raritan, New Jersey · CCN 315140
15 surveys since 2011, 5 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 89
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 138
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- ATLAS HEALTHCARE
- County
- Somerset
- Medicare-certified since
- 1972
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 168 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in New Jersey.
Last survey on record
Nov 24, 2025
350 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 2.97 | 3.47 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.38 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 34.3% | 41.8% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2175.0% | E621.4% | F13.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6862×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5511×
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 30, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food and beverages stored in one of one kitchen were dated and did not have expired manufacturer's use by dates. This had the potential to affect 114 of 116 residents who consumed food prepared in the facility's kitchen. Findings include: 1. Observation on [DATE] from 9:20 AM to 10:00 AM, during the initial kitchen inspection, with the Dietary Manager (DM) present, revealed the following: a. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 30, 2024
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure seven of eight residents (Resident (R)10, R77, R9, R45, R25, R57, and R83) reviewed for dignity were treated in a dignified manner out of 26 sampled residents. The facility failed to promote a dignified dining experience which included timely meal service, eating food at the same time as tablemates, and items served in non-disposable dishes for six of six residents (Resident (R)10, R77, R9, R45, R25, and R57) reviewed for dignity in dining. Additionally, the facility failed to honor R83's right to a dignified existence and self-determination by making her wear an identification wrist band after she made staff aware that she preferred not to wear the band. Findings include: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 30, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was an adequate supply of linens for 10 (R9, R25, R45, R75, R33, R7, R15, R94, R74, and a resident requesting to remain anonymous) out of 26 sampled and 25 supplemental residents. Specifically, there was an insufficient supply of towels to meet residents' needs. Findings include: 1. During the Resident Council Group interview on 05/28/24 at 10:00 AM, three of five residents who attended stated there was a problem with the availability of towels: -R9 and R25 stated there were not enough towels (bath towels and wash cloths) available. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803May 30, 2024
Based on observation, interview, record review, facility menu review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure menus were prepared in advance which included a specific vegetable that was to be served for 39 of 56 lunch and supper meals on the facility's four-week menu cycle. This had the potential to affect 114 of 116 residents who consumed food prepared in the facility's kitchen. Findings include: 1. Review of R77's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/23/24, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the MDS tab, revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15, which indicated R77 was cognitively intact. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 30, 2024
Based on observation, interview, test tray review, record review, review of Resident Council Minutes, and facility policy review, the facility failed to serve food that was palatable and at appetizing temperature for 13 of 13 residents (Resident (R) 26, R67, R81, R10, R86, R100, R105, R83, R84, R30, R45, R25, and R9) reviewed for food palatability out of 26 sampled residents. This failure had the potential to affect all 114 of 116 residents who consumed food prepared from the facility's kitchen. Findings include: 1. […]
Read 25 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 25 of 89 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Nov 24, 2025Standard2 findings
- Apr 23, 2025Complaint1 finding
- May 30, 2024Standard and complaint17 findings
- Mar 22, 2022Standard8 findings
- Nov 21, 2019Standard5 findings
- Apr 18, 2019Complaint3 findings
- Oct 5, 2018Standard3 findings
- Jun 29, 2017Complaint2 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Jun 22, 2017Standard8 findings
- Aug 15, 2016Standard4 findings
- Jul 10, 2015Standard10 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 17, 2014Standard and complaint5 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 10, 2014—1 finding
- Apr 3, 2012—15 findings
- Mar 30, 2011—5 findings · 2 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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