Cranbury Center
292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 · (609) 860-2500
For profit - Corporation · 154 certified beds
Cranbury Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $24,746 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 December 4, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.December 4, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 4, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 4, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.December 4, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 4, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 4, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.December 4, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.May 28, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,385May 28, 2026
- Fine of $10,361December 4, 2025
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 | 3.21 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 154 |
| Average residents per day | 96.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T Monroe Township · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Village Point Monroe Township · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury Cranbury · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Careone at East Brunswick East Brunswick · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Brighton Gardens of Edison Edison · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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