CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3151192026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

622 S Laurel Avenue · Hazlet, NJ 07730 · Monmouth County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds202CMS provider file
Recent citation rows56current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-01-24142025-01-2425
Cycle 22023-12-1472023-12-140
Cycle 32021-08-1952021-08-195
02 / CITATION DETAIL

56 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 11 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · complaint
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · complaint
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · complaint
2025-10-30 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-01 · complaint
2025-08-04 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-30 · complaint
2025-08-04 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-30 · complaint
2025-08-04 · FIREE0029Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-30 · complaint
2025-01-24 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0697Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05 · complaint
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0813Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05
2025-01-24 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-01-24 · FIREK0225Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-01-24 · FIREK0241Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-01-24 · FIREK0281Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-01-24 · FIREK0293Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
2025-01-24 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-26
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • GITBERK LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 01/01/2026
  • JBL 120 LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 01/01/2026
  • JM AND MAZEL LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 01/01/2026
  • BERKOWITZ, SAMIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/01/2021
  • SPRINGBERG, SUSANIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/01/2021
  • ZUPNICK, JOELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/01/2021
  • BERKOWITZ, SAMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2021
  • EXCELSIOR CARE GROUPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/21/2019
  • MAHADEO, SARAHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/19/2024
  • RIBIAT, YITZCHOKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/12/2024
  • STEINBERG, MOSHEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/12/2019
  • STERN, SAMUELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2021
  • TASHAROFI, KAMRANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2025
  • EXCELSIOR CARE GROUPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/25/2025
  • GITBERK LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026
  • JBL 120 LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026
  • JM AND MAZEL LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026
  • BERKOWITZ, SAMIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.26per resident day
RN hours0.50per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.31per resident day
Staff turnover54.1%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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