Nursing homes › New Jersey › Excel Care at Manalapan
104 Pension Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726 · 7324463600 · 132 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Accela Healthcare, a group operating 4 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $145,713 in federal fines. This facility rates the same as its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.94 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.31. Weekend total: 2.65. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 45 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2026-01-08 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-10-28 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | J | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | H | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | H | complaint | corrected 2024-04-16 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $63,238 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 30% | since 03/20/2025 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 03/20/2025 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 30% | since 03/20/2025 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/27/2021 |
| YUDKOWSKY, NAFTOLI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/15/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315282. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.