MEADOWBROOK RESPIRATORY AND NURSING CENTER

38 FRENEAU AVENUE, MATAWAN, NJ 07747

The facility is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, an area with multiple healthcare options that allows families to compare services across different nursing homes in the region.

Paul Richards, RN, MSHIReviewed by Paul Richards, RN, MSHI|Data updated April 2026

Meadowbrook Respiratory is a nursing facility serving the Monmouth County area that specializes in respiratory care and rehabilitation services. While CMS rating data is not available for this facility, it appears to offer respite care through hospice programs and has built a reputation among some families for its dedicated nursing staff. The facility operates in a competitive healthcare market where families often compare it to other regional nursing homes.

MEADOWBROOK RESPIRATORY AND NURSING CENTER is a skilled nursing facility located at 38 FRENEAU AVENUE, MATAWAN, NJ 07747. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and holds a below-average CMS rating of 2 stars overall, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating. Ratings are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and updated monthly.

Overall

2

Health

2

Staffing

4

Quality

4

Without available CMS rating data, this facility's performance relative to other Monmouth County nursing homes cannot be quantitatively assessed.

Source: CMS.gov — Updated April 2026

AI Insights

Sentiment: 45/100

Families love

+Dedicated and caring nursing staff
+Clean and visually appealing facility
+Good activities and food programs
+Supportive administration team

Worth knowing

-Severe understaffing especially on weekends
-Inadequate care for non-mobile residents
-Communication and responsiveness issues

Based on 94 public reviews — AI-generated by CareNav

What Families Should Know

Without available CMS data, families should conduct thorough visits and ask detailed questions about staffing levels, particularly weekend coverage. The facility appears to have structural and aesthetic advantages, but operational challenges around staffing ratios may significantly impact care quality. Families should specifically inquire about nurse-to-patient ratios during different shifts and weekends, as well as protocols for medication management and patient monitoring. Those considering placement should assess whether their loved one can advocate for themselves, as this appears to be a critical factor in receiving adequate attention and care at this facility.

Family Reviews

4.2

94 reviews on Google

Izzy T
4 months ago

I’ve had nothing but great experiences with Meadowbrook Respiratory. The nursing staff is incredible — caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to their patients. The administration is just as supportiv...

Meghan Kiernan
5 months ago

I’m giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 because other long term residents have said it’s not as bad as other nursing homes that they’ve been at. I will say the nursing staff is trying their best....

Ilia Gil
2 months ago

Visited my cousin the nurse behind the desk on the floor where Alexis Garcia stays. She totally ignored me talking to her. She never lifted her head to hear me out. On the cell phone in her mode. My c...

Cab Boccabella
6 months ago

Since 2023, my husband who has Parkinson’s had several hospitalizations where upon release he needed rehab. He always chose to go back to Meadowbrook. Just recently, he has gone to long-term and Chose...

Lisa Hansen
4 months ago

My review has changed and I’m seeing Meadowbrook doing things much better. They have taken all of my complaints and made things better. I’m much happier than I was a few weeks ago bec my mother is m...

Reviews from Google — Updated April 2026

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Care types

Skilled Nursing

Accepts

Medicare
Medicaid