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1506 Gully Road Wall, NJ 07719 · Monmouth County
All 4 nursing homes in Wall, NJ (4 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 315069 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Tower Lodge Care 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 Tower Lodge Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 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 3.27 hours per resident per day at Tower Lodge Care Center, below the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.28 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.01 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 27.9% 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 Tower Lodge Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Tower Lodge Care 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 April 22, 2026 and found 16 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 22 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 22 citations at Tower Lodge Care Center across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 22 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (7) and quality of life and care (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift" (tag F0725, level F, April 22, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 22, 2026 · 16 citations
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
FEnsure 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.
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
September 18, 2024 · 3 citations
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
September 26, 2023 · 3 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Questions to ask on a tour of Tower Lodge Care Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 22, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- 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
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Tower Lodge Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.3 mi
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Neptune CityEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 30m for patients treated and sent home
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8.3 mi
Ocean Medical Center BrickEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 22m for patients treated and sent home
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8.7 mi
Monmouth Medical Center Long BranchEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 16m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.