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Aristacare At Whiting
23 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759
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Community Insights
This detailed information was obtained directly from the Director of Admissions at Aristacare At Whiting via email on Jan. 23, 2024.
Overview of Our Professional Staff and Training
Our Nursing Department consists of RN’s (Registered Nurses), LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurses), and CNA’s (Certified Nurses Assistants). We also have a Licensed Administrator, Full-time Dietician, 2 Full-Time Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, a Food Safe certified Dietary Director, a Licensed Activity Director, and many other ancillary staff members. All employees undergo background checks prior to hire and must participate in mandatory regulatory classes and in-services.
Safety and Well-being Measures
All our doors leading outside are monitored via camera, and employees have codes to get in and out. The front door is monitored by our staff, and we have a secure memory care unit for our dementia population. After hours, our main entrance is locked, requiring permission from our Night Supervisor to enter.
Transition Resources and Support Services
Our Social Work Department and Therapy Department work closely with area Home Care companies of the patient’s choosing, ensuring that any equipment, medications, and services are set prior to the patient returning home.
Transportation Services
We have contracts with local ambulance companies to provide round trip services for all our resident’s needs.
Dining Experience
We cater to all patient’s dietary needs. Our Full-Time Dietician meets with patients and families to ensure that the proper diets are being followed, discussing food likes and dislikes to ensure patient satisfaction throughout their stay. All food is made on the premise by our talented chefs and dietary staff.
Resident Grievance Policy
Aristacare at Whiting has a top-tier grievance policy that assures that every concern gets addressed and shared with the resident and their families. The grievance team meets multiple times a week, including corporate oversight.
Cost of Living
Current rates are $420 per day for a semi-private room and $460 per day for a private accommodation. These rates are all-inclusive, with physicians billing the patient’s primary and secondary insurances. Medications are billed under the patient's Medicare Part D plan.
Communication with Resident's Families
Our Care Conference team, consisting of our Social Worker, Dietician, Therapy Director, Nursing Manager, Activities Director, and the primary Nursing Aide, meets with families and patients throughout the patient's stay. Impromptu meetings can be requested at any time to discuss the patient's wellbeing and care pathways.
Short-term or Respite Stays
We offer respite stays of 2 days or longer, with negotiable rates sometimes covered by insurance.
Pet-Friendly Community
Pets are allowed to visit with proof of current vaccinations, but must be leashed or in carriers. We do not allow residential animals at this time.
Waitlist Information
We currently do not have a waitlist, though bed availability varies by unit depending on male/female requests.
Vaccination Availability
All vaccinations, including Covid and Flu, are offered in-house throughout the year.
Aging in Place
Yes, we offer nursing care, emotional support, and daily activities for all ages.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some expressing deep gratitude and satisfaction with the care provided, while others raise serious concerns about the quality of care and management practices.
- Several reviewers praise the facility for its caring and professional staff, highlighting the positive impact on their family members' well-being and the high level of attention and service provided.
- Particular staff members and departments receive shoutouts for their dedication, responsiveness, and the quality of care, suggesting a strong team in certain areas of the facility.
- The facility is recommended for both short and long-term care, with mentions of specialized programs such as Nostalgia Park Memory Care and partnerships with local hospitals for cardiac and stroke programs.
- However, there are significant criticisms regarding understaffing, poor facility conditions, and inadequate patient care, including serious allegations of neglect and mismanagement.
- Some reviews describe negative experiences with communication, both in terms of staff interaction and in reaching out to management or corporate offices for assistance.
- Concerns are also raised about the cleanliness of the facility, the quality of food provided, and adherence to health and safety protocols, particularly in relation to COVID-19.
- While some families report a very positive experience, feeling that their loved ones are in good hands, others express frustration and disappointment, with a few describing their experience as "horrible" and raising alarms about patient treatment and facility conditions.
In summary, while there are numerous accounts of excellent care and dedicated staff, there are also serious concerns that potential residents and their families should consider. The contrasting experiences suggest that experiences at the facility can vary widely.
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Health
Services
Activities
Community Amenities
Room Amenities
Dining
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 14, 1992
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 180
Total current residents: 143
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 4
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 10
Total cost of fines: $83794
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-06 | 2022-01-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-12-06 | 2022-01-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-01-16 | 2019-01-28 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-09-28 | $37,940 |
| 2020-11-28 | $21,995 |
| 2020-11-28 | $17,045 |
| 2020-11-28 | $4,950 |
| 2021-01-11 | $650 |
| 2021-05-27 | $12,365 |
| 2021-06-21 | $983 |
| 2021-06-21 | $975 |
| 2021-12-06 | $1,300 |
| 2021-12-06 | $1,310 |
| 2022-02-07 | $1,645 |
| 2022-03-14 | $1,973 |
| 2022-03-21 | $2,302 |
| 2022-03-28 | $2,631 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Crestwood Village which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 7,907 (very small town).
- The average income is $56,130, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 57.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 18 days of snow and 210 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
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Supermarkets
Stop & Shop
2.8 miles awayShopRite
5.9 miles awayBJ's Wholesale Club
5.9 miles awayALDI
6.3 miles awayMi Tienda Fresh Market
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Bus Stations
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10.3 miles awayBanks
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1.0 miles awayTD Bank
2.2 miles awaySantander
2.3 miles awayOceanFirst Bank
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3.0 miles awayHospitals
Community Medical Center
7.0 miles awayMonmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus
11.5 miles awayDeborah Heart and Lung Center
13.0 miles awayCapital Health at Deborah - Emergency Department
13.2 miles awayMedical Office Building - Browns Mills
13.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayRite Aid
5.8 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
6.2 miles awayBayville Pharmacy
10.2 miles awayDentists
Rotem Dental Care
6.7 miles awayFamily Dentistry
8.0 miles awayWarren Merguerian, DDS
11.7 miles awayEastern Dental - Manahawkin
16.1 miles awayCoastal Dental Group
17.1 miles awayParks
Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area
0.7 miles awayWilliam Raws Monument
0.9 miles awayWhiting Wildlife Management Area
2.2 miles awayBrendan T. Byrne State Forest
2.5 miles awayDouble Trouble State Park
2.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
R Berel Leifer's Shul
13.1 miles awayShopping
Ocean County Mall
9.1 miles awayFountain 9 Mall
20.4 miles awayBrook 35 & West
20.4 miles awayRed Lion Plaza
21.4 miles awayFreehold Raceway Mall
21.9 miles awayCulture
Grunin Art Center (GRUN)
10.7 miles awayMusic Center
12.6 miles awayStrand Theater
12.8 miles awayLittle Theater
12.9 miles awayNorthern Star Arena
14.7 miles awayRestaurants
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
2.3 miles awayGood Taste
5.4 miles awayCharlie's Pizza
5.4 miles awayRosato's Pub & Pizzeria
5.4 miles awayLinda's Pizza
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