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Cranbury Center

292 APPLEGARTH ROAD, MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ, 08831
(609) 860-2500
www.genesishcc.com/Cranbury
154 licensed beds

CMS rates Cranbury Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 29 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with $19,711 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
154
State license
061224
CMS facility ID
315353
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Cranbury Center
Street address
292 APPLEGARTH ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Phone
(609) 860-2500
Website
www.genesishcc.com/Cranbury
State license #
061224

About this facility — Cranbury Center

Cranbury Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Monroe Township, New Jersey. It is licensed for 154 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 9 senior care facilities in Monroe Township and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Genesis Healthcare, a group of 183 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Cranbury Center 29 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $19,711 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
292 Applegarth Road Operations Llc
Parent company
Genesis Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
-

Registered owners & officers

Genesis Nj Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2011
Berg, Michael
Officer — since 2012
Bhatia, Sanjay
Managing employee · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Bridgeford, Laura
Officer — since 2024
Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc
Indirect owner — since 2011
Gen Operations I Llc
Indirect owner — since 2011
Gen Operations Ii Llc
Indirect owner — since 2011
Genesis Healthcare Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2011
Genesis Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Operations Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Ghc Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2011
Mendelson, Avi
Officer — since 2024
Schwartz, Daniel
Managing employee · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Whitman, Arnold
Indirect owner — since 2011

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1996-05-01
License expires
2027-01-31
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$19,711 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-04
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$461 per day (≈ $14,010/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
75% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 15% private/other
Occupancy
73% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% above the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
154
Licensed as
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0604
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
2025-12-04Health inspection8 citations
F-0578
J · Immediate jeopardy
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-01-26
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-26
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (20 citations)
2024-06-14Health inspection5 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-12
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-08-12
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-08-12
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-12
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-12
2022-03-29Health inspection6 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-05-11
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-05-11
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-05-11
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-05-11
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-05-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-05-11
2025-12-04Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-13
2024-06-14Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-08-30
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-12
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-08-12
2022-03-29Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-04-06

Federal penalties

2026-05-28Fine$9,350
2025-12-04Fine$10,361
Total fines$19,711
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315353.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New Jersey.
Inspection citations, 3 years
29
More than 25% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38
Federal fines, 3 years
$19,711
More than 72% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.3
Higher than 17% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
47%
Higher than 73% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 9 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased8.4%8.3%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight1.9%4.7%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.6%0.5%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection1.2%0.7%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms2.5%12.5%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.3%2.3%3.2%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.2%93.0%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened10.3%7.3%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication18.2%18.8%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%96.8%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers4.0%5.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence13.3%15.2%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication16.2%12.9%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.931.961.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.321.051.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine88.8%79.0%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.8%1.1%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.3%79.5%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission24.2%24.1%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit4.9%8.1%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0578 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
  • F-0641 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

What its owners also hold

  • Genesis Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Gen Operations Ii Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Gen Operations I Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Genesis Healthcare Inc has an ownership stake on file at 161 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New Jersey

  • Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
  • File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • University Medical Center of Princeton At Plainsboro, about 8.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Centrastate Medical Center, about 10 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton, about 13 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.0152 ratings on Google
★Viola · 2026-02-17 · via Google

“I wish I could give zero stars or I would. If you want to send your loved one to a place that is fully staffed, has compassionate workers that will assist with your loved ones needs? Do not send them here! Had a relative very close relative passed away due to several falls as she was a fall risk which said it right on her wrist! when I went up there, the smell was terrible, Staff members taking t…”

★★★★★Monica Alexander · 2023-02-05 · via Google

“My dad is in a very long recovery process after illness in ‘22. We have been to several different facilities along the way, I now have a comparison to a facility another family member is in, and without a doubt I can say that Cranbury Center has the largest group of caring people that chose their job for the right reason. My dads main purpose for being in a sub acute facility was rehabilitation…”

★★★★★Brittany Russell · 2026-01-09 · via Google

“A vintage cottage feel- like you’re at home when you walk in. Receptionist Nancy was very kind and welcoming. Rare to see nurses and aides smiling at a visitor. I’ve worked with a lot of nursing homes. The biggest thing I look for is compliance, documentation and care. It was very clean, which is rare to find. The administrator genuinely mentioned she wants to give back to the community and see ho…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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