Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
Freehold, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315504) · 151 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (732) 677-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center reports 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is a for-profit (partnership-owned) nursing home in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since December 2008. The facility has 151 certified beds and an average daily census of 110.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wedgwood Gardens holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for Wedgwood Gardens Care Center. No chain affiliation or recent change of ownership was noted in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility should note that CMS ratings reflect the most recently published data on Medicare Care Compare and can change over time; verifying current status directly on Care Compare is recommended.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 35.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 151 certified beds and an average daily census of 110.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is owned by a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation was noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 17, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (732) 677-1200 and 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 (732) 677-1200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315504?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.