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Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Cape May Court House, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315294) · 180 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.31★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $83,230
Phone: (609) 465-1260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Crest Haven reports total nurse staffing of about 3.44 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.

CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for Crest Haven totaling $83,230.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data, but families should verify the current inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Crest Haven Nursing A… Crest Haven Nursing A…: 4★ 4★ NJ average NJ average: 3.31★ 3.31★

About this facility

Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, located in Cape May County. The facility is certified for 180 beds and reports an average daily census of 95.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit facility under individual ownership, and CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Crest Haven holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.

Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.44 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at about 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $83,230.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Crest Haven in the data provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare.

No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided for this facility. First approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 7, 1990, Crest Haven has a long certification history. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.

Questions families ask

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

Crest Haven has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Crest Haven accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

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

Total nurse staffing is about 3.44 hours per resident per day, with about 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $83,230.00, and 0 payment denials.

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 Crest Haven; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.

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

Crest Haven is certified for 180 beds and has an average daily census of 95.8 residents.

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

It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Crest Haven was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 7, 1990.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.

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

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6094651260 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6094651260 to arrange a visit.

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

You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315294?state=NJ.

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.