Applewood Village, INC
1 Applewood Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728
Applewood Village, INC is a nursing home in Freehold, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since November 27, 20242 (New Jersey average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.
Citation E0004. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was APPLEWOOD VILLAGE.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was APPLEWOOD ESTATES.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was APPLEWOOD VILLAGE.
Health inspection on November 27, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on November 27, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was APPLEWOOD ESTATES.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (732) 303-7403
- Last standard health inspection
- March 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 36.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Center for Aging, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (2 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM5% or greater direct ownership interest · 51% · since 01/01/2022
- CENTRA STATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/17/2006
- CENTRA STATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/17/2006
Questions
When was Applewood Village, INC last inspected?
CMS lists March 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Applewood Village, INC have?
CMS lists 2 health citations since November 27, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Applewood Village, INC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Applewood Village, INC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Applewood Village, INC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.