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Applewood Village, INC

1 Applewood Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728 · Monmouth County

Experience senior living with resort-style amenities in Freehold, NJ. Our Life Plan Community uniquely offers independent living and future care.

5.0CMS overall rating(732) 303-7403 Visit website ↗

100

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 59% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Freehold's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Applewood Village, INC is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Freehold, NJ, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 35 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.37 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.90 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Freehold for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 60
Avg. residents/day: 35
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 315292

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,730–$11,000/mo (median $8,840)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakewood prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.90; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.37; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 30.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-03-06
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-11-27Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

2024-11-27Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

1 Applewood Drive, Freehold, NJ

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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