Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehabilitation - Shrewsbury sits in Shrewsbury, NJ, and has 140 certified beds, with an average of 98 residents each day, and the place mainly offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, but also has options for memory care, assisted living, and independent living, so it really does cover a mix of needs for older adults, especially those coming out of a hospital stay or who need help after surgery or illness. The staff provides support around the clock, offers help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, meals, medication, and moving about, including memory care programs for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and keeps a 24-hour support and call system running all the time. Residents can settle into either private or semi-private rooms, and there's access to amenities like a dining room, outdoor garden, beauty salon, computer center, small library, fitness and gaming rooms, and a wellness center, plus things like cable TV, WiFi, housekeeping, linen service, kitchenettes, and little private bathrooms make life a bit smoother, while scheduled activities, day trips, and community-sponsored events keep folks as busy or as social as they want. There's a strong focus on safe mobility and comfort, with support for both mental and physical wellness, including specialized help for those needing post-acute recovery, wound care, and even a respite care option for short-term stays. The staff tends to be known for kindness and friendliness, and works under a patient-centered care philosophy that helps folks stay as independent as possible.
When it comes to quality, Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehabilitation - Shrewsbury has a government overall rating of 3, scores 4.0 on health inspections and 5.0 for quality measures, but staffing sits a bit low at 2.0, and reports show a high nurse staff turnover rate of about 87%, with 11 health deficiencies recently reported, so there's been a push to make corrections in areas like medication management, food safety, infection control, and preventing accidents. The place uses automatic sprinkler systems in required areas and has both resident and family councils for input and feedback, while services get reviewed with a focus on what matters to each resident and following the 4Ms framework: what Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehabilitation - Shrewsbury is part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, now operated by COMPLETE CARE after a recent change in ownership, and it's recognized as age-friendly by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The building is not a hospital and doesn't operate as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, but it does give seniors a mix of supportive programs, on-site clinical care, specialized rehabilitation, and a chance to have a maintenance-free lifestyle with planned meals, daily activities, and transportation options. Through it all, the facility remains a steady part of the community for those who need both day-to-day care and help getting back on their feet.
