Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hazlet, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315119) · 202 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (732) 787-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.26 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.1%.
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. CMS also does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hazlet, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The facility has been certified since October 1975 and holds 202 certified beds, with an average of 172 residents. Ownership is listed as for-profit (partnership), and the facility is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Broken down by CMS's four rating categories: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.264 hours per resident per day, including 0.505 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Prospective families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of that data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.26 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and nursing staff turnover of 54.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 202 certified beds with an average daily census of about 172 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Excelsior Care Group chain, which includes 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 2, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (732) 787-6300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (732) 787-6300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current inspection and rating record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315119?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.