EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN
EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN is a 132-bed nursing home in MANALAPAN, New Jersey. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989-07-13. It averages 124.0 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN?
CMS lists 45 health-inspection deficiencies for EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN since 2021-11-23, 43 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-29.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E |
| 2026-05-29 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2026-01-08 | F0635, F0655 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D |
| 2025-12-09 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D |
| 2025-10-28 | F0727 | 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 |
| 2025-08-13 | F0761, F0838, F0842 | 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. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2025-08-13 | F0636, F0641, F0755, F0759, F0806, F0880 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-03-06 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | J |
| 2024-03-06 | F0689, F0690, F0742 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | H |
| 2024-03-06 | F0565, F0567, F0568, F0569, F0584, F0677, F0725, F0727, F0804, F0812, F0835, F0842, F0865, F0868, F0880, F0881 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. / Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. / Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. / 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. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F |
| 2024-03-06 | F0550, F0656, F0919, F0580, F0687 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate foot care. | E |
| 2024-03-06 | F0638, F0679, F0697 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D |
| 2021-11-23 | F0761 | 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 |
| 2021-11-23 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D |
Why was EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $63,238 |
How is EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN staffed relative to the NJ average?
| Measure | This facility | NJ average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.93926 | 3.84961 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 50.6 | 39.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 124.0 | 122.4 |
Who owns EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN, and what chain is it in?
EXCEL CARE AT MANALAPAN is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PINE BROOK CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC and belongs to the ACCELA HEALTHCARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL, BERKOWITZ, SAM, LEIFER, JOEL | since 03/20/2025 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | STERN, SAMUEL | since 12/27/2021 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | YUDKOWSKY, NAFTOLI | since 09/15/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL, BERKOWITZ, SAM, CHAUDHARY, AYESHA, LEIFER, JOEL, YUDKOWSKY, NAFTOLI, ZUPNICK, JOEL | since 03/03/2026 |
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