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Applewood Village, Inc

Freehold, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315292) · 60 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.31★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (732) 303-7403 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Applewood Village in Freehold, NJ holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. It also earned 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.

Applewood Village reports total nurse staffing of 5.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Applewood Village has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Applewood Village, Inc Applewood Village, Inc: 5★ 5★ NJ average NJ average: 3.31★ 3.31★

About this facility

Applewood Village, Inc is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 38 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 20, 1990.

According to CMS Care Compare, Applewood Village holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 5.73 per resident per day, including 1.35 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Applewood Village. The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a chain, nor does it show any ownership change within the past 12 months.

Families considering Applewood Village for a parent should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as CMS data reflects a specific reporting period rather than real-time conditions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Applewood Village has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Applewood Village accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 5.73 hours per resident per day, with 1.35 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 22.8%; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Applewood Village.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Applewood Village is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 38 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Applewood Village has been certified since March 20, 1990.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; Applewood Village scores 5 stars in each category.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 7323037403 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7323037403 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315292?state=NJ for the most current CMS ratings and inspection details.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.