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231 Warner Street Toms River, NJ 08755 · Ocean County
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CMS certification number 315454 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey average of 3.5.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.14 hours per resident per day at Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, below the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.38 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.78 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 26.7% of nursing staff left within a year (New Jersey median 38.1%). That is lower than most homes in New Jersey, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New Jersey's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 26, 2026 and found 13 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 43 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 43 citations at Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center across 7 inspection dates, 10 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on June 26, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and resident rights (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives" (tag F0678, level J, June 26, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
June 26, 2026 · 14 citations · includes complaint inspection
JProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DHonor 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.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
January 5, 2026 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
August 20, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
May 8, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHonor 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.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
February 14, 2025 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHonor 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
November 22, 2024 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
May 11, 2023 · 12 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
EProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Questions to ask on a tour of Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on June 26, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 26, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
5 penalties in the last three years, including $248,226 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Fine | $68,462 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Fine | $9,246 |
| May 8, 2025 | Fine | $36,052 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Fine | $34,457 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Fine | $100,009 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | — |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 2.3 mi
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3.0 mi
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus LakewoodEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 21m for patients treated and sent home
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5.1 mi
Community Medical Center Toms RiverEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 0m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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