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Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center

3325 Highway 35

4.5(258 ratings)· Hazlet average: 4.6

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Quick Facts

Total units
170
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
170

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Hazlet, New Jersey, with a 4.5-star Google rating from 258 reviews. Many families describe caring, attentive staff who helped loved ones recover, though a couple of reviewers reported serious lapses in monitoring and communication about a resident's declining health, and one described an incident with an erratic caregiver.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as loving and caring toward residents
  • Helped one resident make a full recovery
  • Friendly reception staff who know residents by name
  • Careful tracking of personal items like dentures
  • Comfortable lounge areas for visiting with residents
  • Private rooms and private bathrooms available

What reviewers flag

  • One report of jaundice symptoms and ultrasound orders being ignored for weeks
  • One report of an erratic, yelling caregiver named Kim
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Hazlet, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 258 reviews.

About Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Hazlet, New Jersey, licensed for up to 170 residents. All beds are Medicare and Medicaid certified. The facility features 24-hour staffing with on-site registered nurses, private rooms and bathrooms, a restaurant-style dining room, physical therapy, wheelchair accessibility, social activities, and housekeeping and laundry services.

The community holds a 5 of 5 star rating from CMS. Reviewers consistently praise the attentiveness and compassion of the nursing and therapy staff, with families noting that staff members go above and beyond to provide personalized care. Many reviewers mentioned the facility's cleanliness and pleasant environment, and one noted the space is "clean" with "updated" rooms. Several reviewers highlighted the quality of physical therapy and rehabilitation services.

Reviews are mixed regarding overall experience. While most reviewers describe genuinely caring staff and successful recoveries, some families reported serious concerns including gaps in medical monitoring, unresponsive communication, and instances of belongings going missing. One reviewer stated the place "should be condemned," while others with longer tenure described their family members receiving excellent care and thriving during their stay.

Types of Care at Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center

4.5overall · 258 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (258)

James e Langford jr

Aug 2026

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Everyone is professional AND helpful and seem happy with their job. I was very pleased to see how clean everything is. And my son James is getting very good care, thank you. James e Langford jr

Michael Michael

Jun 2026

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On a recent visit to the building I noticed a care provider 1st name of Kim acting really unhinged and erratic. I'd strongly advise anyone to check on their loved ones if this woman is in their care giver. Yelling and quick to anger she has no place as a care provider to elderly people or anyone for that matter.

Patricia Malandro

Jun 2026

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Would not recommend. They are so disrespectful and never return phone calls<br>They tell you you are entitled to something and don’t follow through<br>You leave message after message and email and still no reply<br>They lose thing on patients teeth, clothes and take no accountability<br>Terrible place<br>I actually don’t give any stars not even one<br>But I see I have to hit a star to send this message<br><br>I

Angela Snyder

Jun 2026

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My mom 89 years old, won't be returning to Anchor care. My mom started to turn yellow on Mothers day. I told several nurses. It was ignored. Several weeks went by and my mom turned Jaundice. Shw was not eating and sleeping all the time.The staff continued to ignore my mom's care. They were supposed to do a ultra sound it never got done. The head Nurse asked me if I wanted to wait for my mom's discharge to take her to the hospital. I cant believe she would say something so stupid. My mom is at bayshore. I hope she's ok. This is not looking good for Anchor care. My mom's care went down hill after a month at Anchor Care.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 27 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jun 19, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2025

Dec 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 14, 2025

Oct 12, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2023

Jul 5, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Mar 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2023

May 21, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 25, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2021

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 4, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 25, 2021

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2021

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2021

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2021

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2021

  • Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2021

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center located?

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center is located at 3325 Highway 35 in Hazlet, New Jersey.

What do families say about Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 258 Google reviews. Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Hazlet, New Jersey, with a 4.5-star Google rating from 258 reviews. Many families describe caring, attentive staff who helped loved ones recover, though a couple of reviewers reported serious lapses in monitoring and communication about a resident's declining health, and one described an incident with an erratic caregiver. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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