CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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CMS CCN 3150642026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center

1610 Raritan Road · Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 · Union County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds114CMS provider file
Recent citation rows55current CMS citation release
Penalty rows12current 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 12025-05-09112025-05-097
Cycle 22023-12-15182023-12-155
Cycle 32023-02-0612023-02-0613
02 / CITATION DETAIL

55 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 4 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0584Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2025-06-23 · complaint
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-10 · under IDR/IIDR
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0609Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-10 · under IDR/IIDR
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0610Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-10 · under IDR/IIDR
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0677Severity E · pattern; 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 date of correction · 2025-06-23 · complaint
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0698Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0759Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0760Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · 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 · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0814Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · HEALTHF0835Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Administration Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-10 · under IDR/IIDR
2025-05-09 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-30
2025-05-09 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · FIREK0521Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2025-05-09 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-15
2023-12-15 · 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 · 2024-01-20
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-16
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-20
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-20
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0686Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-20 · complaint
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
2025-05-09Fine$44,4860
2023-10-30Fine$4,5870
2023-10-23Fine$4,5870
2023-10-17Fine$4,5870
2023-10-10Fine$4,5870
2023-10-02Fine$4,5870
2023-09-25Fine$4,5870
2023-09-18Fine$4,2350
2023-09-11Fine$3,8120
2023-09-05Fine$3,5290
2023-08-28Fine$3,1760
2023-08-21Fine$2,8230
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • JACOBS, HYMANIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    95% · since 04/03/2009
  • JACOBS, LIVIAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    5% · since 04/30/2009
  • RIVERA, NATALIEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/27/2018
  • METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/17/2017

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 hours3.35per resident day
RN hours0.49per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.05per resident day
Staff turnover21.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the New Jersey ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.