GARDENS AT MONROE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION, T – MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T

189 APPLEGARTH ROAD, Monroe Township, NJ 8831
(609) 448-7036
136 beds
All Monroe Township facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
83.93
Score /100
#2066
National Rank

#2066
of 14703 facilities
National
86.0% position
#69
of 348 in NJ
State Rank
#8
of 24 in Middlesex
County Rank
#2
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 8831
ZIP Rank






About Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, TGardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T is located at 189 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ, reachable at (609) 448-7036. This For profit – Individual facility operates 136.0 certified beds and serves an average of 100 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1994-10-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T

Address

189 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 8831

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 136 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Individual
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
83.93
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2066 of 14703 nationally – #69 of 348 in New Jersey

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T offers a mid-range care option in Monroe Township, NJ. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T currently provides 3 hours 55 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.7%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 55 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 20 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours50 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours7 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 33 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours41 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $61,120. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $61120.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 34.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,066
of 14,703
National
Top 14%
#69
of 348
NJ State
Top 20% in NJ
#8
of 24
️ Middlesex County
#8 of 24
#2
of 3
️ Monroe Township
#2 of 3
#2
of 3
ZIP 8831
#2 of 3

Nationally, Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T ranks 2066th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.9/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 69th out of 348 nursing homes. In Monroe Township, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,413 nationally and RN hours rank #3,263 nationally (#72 in NJ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 4.02 #4,222 / 14,703 #98 / 348 Above average
2023 4.16 #3,295 / 14,703 #78 / 348 Top 25%
2024 4.37 #2,519 / 14,703 #55 / 348 Top 25%
2025 4.12 #3,857 / 14,703 #85 / 348 Above average
2026 3.92 #5,413 / 14,703 #110 / 348 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 1.08 #1,685 / 14,703 #55 / 348 Top 25%
2023 1.07 #1,453 / 14,703 #54 / 348 Top 10%
2024 1.04 #1,598 / 14,703 #50 / 348 Top 25%
2025 0.89 #2,628 / 14,703 #63 / 348 Top 25%
2026 0.84 #3,263 / 14,703 #72 / 348 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1994-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (609) 448-7036 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 83.9/100, placing it #2066 of 14703 facilities nationally and #69 of 348 in New Jersey. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T receives a reported average of 3 hours 55 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 50 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 20 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 33 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $61,120. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $61,120, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 34.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T ranks 2066th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.9/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 69th out of 348 nursing homes. In Monroe Township, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,413 nationally and RN hours rank #3,263 nationally (#72 in NJ). Our composite quality score of 83.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Monroe Township, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_jersey/monroe-township/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

189 APPLEGARTH ROAD, Monroe Township, NJ 8831
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LLC
Legal Name

GARDENS AT MONROE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 136
Average Residents / Day 100 (74% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Individual
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Middlesex County, NJ
City Monroe Township, NJ
ZIP Code 8831
Approved Since October 1, 1994
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 315336
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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