Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ARISTACARE AT WHITING
WHITING, NJ · 180 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 14, 2025
CMS Certification Number 315309 · first certified February 1992
Ownership
Operated by ARISTACARE · For profit - Individual
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
8 citations — more than 14% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2021 | 2 |
| March 27, 2024 | 1 |
| August 14, 2025 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-08-14 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2025-08-14 |
| K-0342 | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | 1 | 2025-08-14 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2024-03-27 |
| K-0523 | Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. | 1 | 2025-08-14 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2021-12-06 |
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | 1 | 2025-08-14 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 14, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0241 | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 16, 2025) |
| K-0342 | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 16, 2025) |
| K-0523 | Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2025) |
March 27, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
December 6, 2021 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 17, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 17, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.