Nursing homes › New Jersey › Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
622 S Laurel Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730 · 7327876300 · 202 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Excelsior Care Group, a group operating 33 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,208,680 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.26 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.50. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-01 |
| 2025-01-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-24 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-19 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GITBERK LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2026 |
| JBL 120 LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2026 |
| JM AND MAZEL LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2026 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2021 |
| SPRINGBERG, SUSAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2021 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2021 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
| EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/21/2019 |
| MAHADEO, SARAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/19/2024 |
| RIBIAT, YITZCHOK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2024 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
| TASHAROFI, KAMRAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315119. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.