Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, Union County
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center sits along Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, set back from the road amid trees and flowering courtyards. The building holds 114 licensed beds, offering both short-term subacute rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. It serves families throughout Union County who need around-the-clock medical attention or therapy after an illness or surgery.
For short-term stays, the facility features a dedicated 30-bed subacute wing. Rooms in this wing include flat-screen televisions and private bathrooms with showers. The wing operates as a distinct unit within the center, complete with its own therapy gym and a private dining room for recovering patients.
Daily life combines medical care with community routines. Residents have access to indoor common lounges and outdoor courtyards for visiting with relatives. The activities schedule provides regular social gatherings and group events, backed by a resident concierge program to help with daily comfort.
Care covers a broad range of complex clinical needs. Therapists provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week. Clinical services include 24-hour nursing, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, diabetes management, and dementia support. Ashbrook accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Medicare ratings
Overall
2 out of 5
Health inspections
2 out of 5
Quality measures
4 out of 5
Staffing
2 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24/7 skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy seven days a week
- Occupational therapy seven days a week
- Speech therapy seven days a week
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Joint replacement and orthopedic care
- Stroke recovery
- Cardiopulmonary care
- Dementia care
- Comprehensive wound care
- Pain management
- Behavioral health care
- Oxygen therapy
- Intravenous (IV) therapy
- Tracheostomy management
- Restorative care
- Diabetes management
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Palliative care
- Respite care
- Hospice care
Amenities
Living spaces
- 30-bed subacute wing
- Flat-screen televisions in rooms
- Private bathrooms with showers
- Indoor social spaces
Dining
- Private dining room in subacute wing
Grounds and outdoor areas
- Flowering courtyards
- Tree-lined setting set back from the road
- Outdoor gathering areas
Wellness and fitness
- Rehabilitation gym
- Dedicated subacute therapy gym
- Rehabilitation equipment
Services
- Resident concierge program
- Housekeeping
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Location
1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
License
- License number
- 062002
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 12/31/2026
- Licensed capacity
- 114 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Special care offered
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Executive director
- Mr. Nathan Fried
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
Frequently asked questions
What are the rooms like for short-term rehab?+
Rooms in the 30-bed subacute wing come equipped with flat-screen televisions and private bathrooms with showers. The subacute wing also has its own private dining room.
How often is therapy offered for rehabilitation patients?+
Ashbrook provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week. Treatment takes place in an on-site therapy gym using dedicated rehabilitation equipment.
Can the facility handle complex clinical treatments like dialysis or tracheostomy care?+
Yes, the center manages specialized clinical services including peritoneal dialysis, tracheostomy care, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). It also handles IV therapy, oxygen therapy, wound care, and diabetes management.
What types of long-term care are available?+
Ashbrook provides dedicated dementia care, pain management, behavioral health support, and 24-hour skilled nursing. It also offers palliative, respite, and hospice care.
What payment options does Ashbrook accept?+
The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, and most insurance plans. Families can review specific insurance coverage with the admissions team.