ElderGrade
B

70.4/100

Above average

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The

275 John T O'leary Boulevard, South Amboy, NJ 08879

CMS 2/5 stars #19 of 25 in Middlesex County (732) 721-8200
Certified beds
180
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $56,441 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

21.4/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.6 for 30 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.87 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 39% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $56,441 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.49 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.87 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.11 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 38.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 44 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 11, 2025 (11 months ago).

F Sep 11, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 11, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 11, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AWAD, SALLY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JACOBS, HYMAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JACOBS, DANIEL Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JACOBS, DAVID Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JACOBS, JOSHUA Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JACOBS, MICHAEL Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KATZ, BATCHEVA Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The

What is the ElderGrade for Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The? +

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The holds an ElderGrade of B (70.4 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The? +

Residents receive an average of 3.49 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 44 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.