Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Hazlet, New Jersey
1 of 2 nursing homes in Hazlet (50%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
372
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Hazlet, New Jersey, is adequate, with a total of two facilities and one recommended option. Families should consider Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center, which has a B+ rating and five-star reviews, highlighting its quality despite the limited choices available.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ANCHOR CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center shines with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a strong Trust Score of 80/100. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this facility prioritizes quality care in a spacious environment with 170 beds, making it a top choice for those seeking reliable rehabilitation services.
The other 1 Hazlet facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center shines with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a strong Trust Score of 80/100. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this facility prioritizes quality care in a spacious environment with 170 beds, making it a top choice for those seeking reliable rehabilitation services.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Hazlet Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Hazlet Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Hazlet's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Hazlet facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Hazlet avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Hazlet facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Hazlet, NJ are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Hazlet (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Hazlet "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Hazlet?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.