Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

231 Warner Street, Toms River, NJ 08755 · (732) 942-0800
For profit - Limited Liability company · 149 certified beds

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 9 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $197,170 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on February 14, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Honor 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.February 14, 2025 · F0584 · 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.February 14, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Ensure 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.February 14, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 14, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 14, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 14, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 14, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 14, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 14, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 26, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 5, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 20, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor 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.May 8, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.May 8, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.February 14, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor 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.February 14, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Honor 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.November 22, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 22, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.November 22, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $17,542June 26, 2026
• Fine of $9,110January 5, 2026
• Fine of $36,052May 8, 2025
• Fine of $34,457February 14, 2025
• Fine of $100,009November 22, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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