Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
849 Big Oak Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 · (856) 451-5000
For profit - Individual · 84 certified beds
Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.March 26, 2026 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.March 26, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.March 26, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 26, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.March 26, 2026 · F0802 · 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.December 11, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 11, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.09 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.07 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.69 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 78.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge Penns Grove · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate Penns Grove · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Salem County Salem · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.