CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3155042026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center

3419 Highway 9 · Freehold, NJ 07728 · Monmouth County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds151CMS provider file
Recent citation rows22current 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 12025-03-1942025-03-195
Cycle 22023-03-0362023-03-036
Cycle 32021-01-2012021-01-200
02 / CITATION DETAIL

22 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-03-19 · HEALTHF0577Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30 · complaint
2025-03-19 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-03-19 · 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 · 2025-04-30
2025-03-19 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-03-19 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-03-19 · 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 · 2025-04-30
2025-03-19 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-03-19 · FIREK0371Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2025-04-29
2025-03-19 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2023-03-03 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · HEALTHF0732Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · 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 · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · HEALTHF0760Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · 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 · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · FIREK0522Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-12
2023-03-03 · 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 · 2023-04-12
2021-01-20 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-04-30
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

  • 18 KARAT LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • ESTHER FRIEDMAN REVOCABLE TRUST FOR HESHY SOBELOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • KASZIRER FAMILY TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • ROUTE 9 NORTH LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • WEDGWOOD GARDENS CARE CENTEROrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • KASZIRER, MIRIAMIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • KASZIRER, SARAHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 05/16/2008
  • KASZIRER, HENRYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    10% · since 05/16/2008
  • KASZIRER, HENRYIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/15/2008
  • SOBEL, HESHYIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/15/2008
  • KASZIRER, ROBERTIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2008
  • KASZIRER, SARAHIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2008
  • KASZIRER, ROBERTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2008

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 hours2.99per resident day
RN hours0.64per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.46per resident day
Staff turnover35.8%CMS reported field
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