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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Tinton Falls, New JerseyMedicare inspection record
(732) 922-9330

About Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center brings specialized skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Tinton Falls, New Jersey families. Our team focuses on recovery, healing, and helping residents regain independence through personalized medical support and therapeutic services designed for each individual's needs.

Community at a glance

Capacity

100 residents

Location

Tinton Falls, NJ

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

524 WARDELL ROAD, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753

(732) 922-9330

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 17 minutes with each resident a day, below the New Jersey average of 3 hours 51 minutes.

Medicare fined Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 times in the last three years, $300,966 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 17 minutesBelow the New Jersey average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the New Jersey average
Nursing staff who left in the past year43%Above the New Jersey average

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 13, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Mar 28, 2026

March 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 11 citations

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 8, 2026
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 8, 2026
October 8, 2024 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 19, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $300,966 in the last three years.

  • March 10, 2026Fine: $217,510
  • October 8, 2024Fine: $83,456

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Wardell Gardens Rehab Center LLC
Medicare-certified beds
100
Average residents per day
71
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 10, 1997
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
315414

Location

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524 WARDELL ROADTinton Falls, NJ 07753

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Questions about Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

How did Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 10, 2026 and cited 11 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 17 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 43% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $300,966.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Tinton Falls Skilled Nursing in New Jersey Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026