APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC
1 APPLEWOOD DRIVE, Freehold, NJ 07728
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC Compares
APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Freehold, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.0%) is below the New Jersey average of 12.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Freehold, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (70% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 25.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC with other nursing homes in Freehold.
What keeps APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, INC's rating advantage in Freehold?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Freehold
Freehold sits in Monmouth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 109,761 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 43.4 years
- Median household income
- $103,523
- Median home value
- $435,300
Demographics for Monmouth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Freehold.
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