About Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center, located in FREEHOLD, NJ, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.17 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 24 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 45 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 2.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 94.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 97.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 1.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 1 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. |
Nearby Hospitals
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
TOMS RIVER, NJ
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH
BROOKLYN, NY
SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER
BROWNS MILLS, NJ
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
LONG BRANCH, NJ
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
RED BANK, NJ
JFK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
EDISON, NJ
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTHERN CAMPUS
LAKEWOOD, NJ
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
STATEN ISLAND, NY
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - SOMERSET
SOMERVILLE, NJ
BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER
HOLMDEL, NJ
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
BRICK, NJ
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
PLAINSBORO, NJ
RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
PERTH AMBOY, NJ
JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
NEPTUNE, NJ
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
HAMILTON, NJ
CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER
FREEHOLD, NJ
CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
PISCATAWAY, NJ
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
WEDGWOOD GARDENS CARE CENTER
Ownership Structure
- 18 KARAT LLC Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- ESTHER FRIEDMAN REVOCABLE TRUST FOR HESHY SOBEL Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- KASZIRER FAMILY TRUST Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- HENRY KASZIRER Indirect
- MIRIAM KASZIRER Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- SARAH KASZIRER Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- ROUTE 9 NORTH LLC Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- WEDGWOOD GARDENS CARE CENTER Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Management & Direction
- HENRY KASZIRER CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ROBERT KASZIRER W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ROBERT KASZIRER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SARAH KASZIRER W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- HESHY SOBEL CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Home Al and Nc, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Shore View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Applewood Village, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Continuing Care at Seabrook | N/A | 5 |
| Reformed Church Home | N/A | 5 |
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | N/A | 5 |
| De La Salle Hall | N/A | 5 |
| Parker at Somerset, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Crestwood Manor | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Wedgwood Gardens Care Center directly at 7326771200. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.