Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Whiting, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315293) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 5 totaling $306,201
Phone: (732) 849-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $306,201.00 against Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility Candidate due to a history of persistent quality problems, though no abuse icon is noted in this data.
About this facility
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Whiting, Ocean County, New Jersey, first certified by Medicare and Medicaid on March 30, 1990. The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average daily census of 151.4 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whiting Gardens holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.09, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $306,201.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased oversight and inspection frequency. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whiting Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below 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 about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with 43.7% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $306,201.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight; no abuse icon is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 200 beds with an average daily census of 151.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 30, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 3, and 1 out of 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7328494400 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 7328494400 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315293?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.