Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center
303 Rock Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812 · (732) 968-5500
For profit - Limited Liability company · 180 certified beds
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 11 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $131,966 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 23, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.April 23, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.April 23, 2025 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 23, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 23, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.April 23, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 23, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.April 23, 2025 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 23, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyApril 23, 2025 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 23, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 23, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 12, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.February 12, 2026 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.February 12, 2026 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.November 18, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 23, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 31, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 31, 2023 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $131,966October 31, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.03 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.4% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 122.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village Basking Ridge · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Careone at Somerset Valley Bound Brook · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- N J Eastern Star Home Bridgewater · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Arbor at Laurel Circle Bridgewater · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Hillsborough Hillsborough · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.