Parker at Somerset, INC
Scout 100Somerset, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Somerset's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
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Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
3000 Hilltop Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 · Ocean County
Compassionate rehabilitation and healthcare services in Whiting, NJ. Short-term rehab, long-term care, dementia care, and more.
7
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (180 of 200 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Whiting, NJ, with 200 certified beds and an average of about 180 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.29 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $235,564 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.07 hrs/resident/day)
- •16 deficiencies at last survey
- •$235,564 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Whiting options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 200
- Avg. residents/day
- 180
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315293
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.07
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.29
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 16
- Federal fines
- 4 ($235,564)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-23
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (40 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-02-05Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-02-05Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2026-02-05Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
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 profess…
2025-11-06Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-04-02Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-04-02Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-01-23Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Fine | $16,575 |
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $61,770 |
| 2025-04-02 | Fine | $91,176 |
| 2024-10-11 | Fine | $66,043 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
3000 Hilltop Road, Whiting, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
How much does Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center cost?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Whiting, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 40 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 90% full (180 of 200 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offer?
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Whiting, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 200 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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