BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
849 BIG OAK ROAD, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.8%) is below the New Jersey average of 5.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (64% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4% (85% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 24.8% (35% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Pittsgrove.
How is BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.7% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 84 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BIG OAK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Pittsgrove
Pittsgrove sits in Salem County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,647 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $64,234
- Median home value
- $185,700
Demographics for Salem County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pittsgrove.
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