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Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center

275 JOHN T O'LEARY BOULEVARD, SOUTH AMBOY, NJ, 08879
(732) 721-8200
180 licensed beds

CMS rates Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 59 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $56,441 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

275 John T O'leary Boulevard
South Amboy, NJ 08879
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Bed capacity
180
State license
12035
CMS facility ID
315518
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center
Street address
275 JOHN T O'LEARY BOULEVARD
City / state / ZIP
South Amboy, NJ 08879
Phone
(732) 721-8200
State license #
12035

Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in South Amboy, New Jersey. It is licensed for 180 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in South Amboy 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Raritan Post Acute and Healthcare Center 59 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $56,441 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.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
The Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, Llc
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Yosef Cohen

Registered owners & officers

Jacobs, Daniel
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2008
Jacobs, David
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2008
Jacobs, Joshua
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2008
Jacobs, Michael
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2008
Katz, Batcheva
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2008
Awad, Sally
Managing employee — since 2017
Jacobs, Hyman
Operational control — since 2014
Metternich, Christopher
Officer — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2015-01-22
License expires
2027-05-31
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
17 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$56,441 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-11
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$511 per day (≈ $15,530/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
57% Medicaid · 18% Medicare · 25% private/other
Occupancy
66% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
21% above the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
180
Licensed as
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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.
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.
2026-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-09-04
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-09-04
2025-09-11Health inspection15 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0584
D · 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 2025-10-10
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 2025-10-10
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-10
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 2025-10-10
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-10
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-10-10
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (42 citations)
2025-08-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-04
2024-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0686
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0688
G · Actual harm
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 2024-05-20
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0922
F · No harm found
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-05-20
2022-10-05Health inspection14 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0675
D · No harm found
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-11-11
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 2022-11-11
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-11-11
2025-09-11Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-09-26
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-06
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-10-15
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-10-15
2024-04-10Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-05-20
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-05-20
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-15
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-05-15
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-15
2022-10-05Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-11-16
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-12-21
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-03
K-0927
E · No harm found
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2022-11-04

Federal penalties

2024-04-10Fine$56,441
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 315518.
How it compares in New Jersey.
Inspection citations, 3 years
59
More than 86% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38
Federal fines, 3 years
$56,441
More than 83% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.3
Higher than 20% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
35%
Higher than 36% 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 10 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased4.8%8.3%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight7.4%4.7%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.3%0.5%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.2%0.7%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms2.9%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 injury2.4%2.3%3.2%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine91.7%93.0%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened3.2%7.3%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.5%18.8%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%96.8%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers4.5%5.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.7%15.2%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication19.0%12.9%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.331.961.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.051.051.69Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine78.6%79.0%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.8%1.1%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine81.6%79.5%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission20.2%24.1%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit8.7%8.1%11.8%Near state average
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-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0658 2 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0842 2 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-0641 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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

  • Raritan Bay Medical Center, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Bayshore Medical Center, about 6.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Jfk University Medical Center, about 6.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.3248 ratings on Google
★★★★★Christine Parente · 2026-07-25 · via Google

“The care that my mom is being given at Venetian Care & Rehab Center is amazing. From the physical therapists, nurses, doctors and staff; they all have been very attentive to my mom and all handle themselves in a professional manner with constant communication about her care and progress. The facility is extremely clean and well staffed. My mom always eats all her food, commenting how very good it…”

★★★★★Dawn Streeter · 2026-07-17 · via Google

“What a fabulous community! It was truly a pleasure spending the afternoon with the amazing, vibrant, and engaging team at Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center. From the Administrator to every member of the staff, everyone was incredibly welcoming, kind, and dedicated. The positive energy throughout the community was evident, and it was clear how much the team genuinely cares about their resident…”

★★★★★Lynnette Aviles · 2025-12-19 · via Google

“I’m not physically there, so everything I know and feel comes through my mother—but even from a distance, I can sense the peace in her voice. The way she speaks about everything now is softer, calmer, and filled with relief, and that alone tells me how much has changed. Seeing that weight lifted from her heart means more to me than I can explain. And when I video chat with my grandmother and see t…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Photos, reviews & hours
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Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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