Nursing homes › New Jersey › Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 · 9088895500 · 114 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Autumn Lake Healthcare, a group operating 60 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,113,839 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.35 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.49. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 21%.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Health | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-05-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Health | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-05-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Health | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-05-09 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Health | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-05-09 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-09 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2023-12-15 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-15 | 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 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-15 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-12-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-15 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-12-15 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-12-15 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-12-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-12-15 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-12-15 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-02-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | Fine | $44,486 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $4,235 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $3,812 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $3,176 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $2,823 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $2,470 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $2,117 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $4,233 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOBS, HYMAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 95% | since 04/03/2009 |
| JACOBS, LIVIA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 04/30/2009 |
| METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/17/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315064. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.