Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Bayville, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315125) · 235 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 4 totaling $538,184 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (732) 269-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published overall, health inspection, or staffing star ratings for Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation in the data on file, and the facility's comparison to the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars is listed as "not rated." Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current star ratings.
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.4%. CMS has not reported a staffing star rating for this facility in the data provided.
Yes, Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation has 4 federal fines on record totaling $538,184.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also placed this facility in its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality of care and undergoes increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home located in Bayville, Ocean County, New Jersey. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 9, 1971, and is licensed for 235 certified beds, with an average of 197 residents.
CMS Care Compare does not list published values for the overall star rating, health inspection rating, quality measure rating, or staffing star rating in the data provided for this facility. The New Jersey state average overall rating is 3.31 stars, and CMS's comparison field for this facility is listed as "not rated."
On staffing, CMS data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.50 hours per resident per day, including about 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS data show 4 federal fines totaling $538,184.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. This is a substantial penalty history and should be reviewed directly on Care Compare.
CMS has designated this facility as part of its Special Focus Facility (SFF) program. This designation means CMS has identified the facility as having a history of persistent poor quality of care, and it is subject to more frequent inspections than typical facilities until it either improves and graduates from the program or faces further enforcement action.
No ownership change is recorded in the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation data is provided. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current star ratings and inspection reports. Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS data on file does not include a published overall star rating for this facility; the comparison field is listed as "not rated," while the New Jersey state average overall rating is 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a 54.4% nursing staff turnover rate. A staffing star rating was not provided in the data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $538,184.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This facility is designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF), meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality of care and receives increased inspection scrutiny; no data on an abuse icon was provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 235 certified beds and an average of 197 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided, and no ownership change occurred in the last 12 months.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 9, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates nursing homes on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5-star scale, but none of these star values were provided in the data for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7322690500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7322690500 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315125?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.