Tower Lodge Care Center
1506 Gully Road, Belmar, NJ 07719 · (732) 681-1400
For profit - Partnership · 60 certified beds
Tower Lodge Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 16 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 22, 2026 found 16 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 22, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure 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.April 22, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 22, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure 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.April 22, 2026 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 22, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 22, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 22, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 22, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 22, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 22, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 22, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.April 22, 2026 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 22, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure 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.April 22, 2026 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 22, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.12 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.28 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 56.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- CareOne At Wall Belmar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sunnyside Manor Belmar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Wall LLC Belmar · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Preferred Care at Wall Allenwood · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Careone at Middletown Atlantic Highlands · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Tower Lodge Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.