Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Toms River, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315454) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 5 totaling $197,170
Phone: (732) 942-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Shore Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Shore Gardens has 5 federal fines on record totaling $197,170.00, with no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and the facility is not in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a for-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. It has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since June 10, 1999. The facility is certified for 149 beds, with an average daily census of 139.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shore Gardens holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of about 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $197,170.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is listed and the facility is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
All figures above are sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflect the most recent data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shore Gardens has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a 28.9% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $197,170.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed for this facility and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 149 beds and has an average daily census of 139.7 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 in the CMS record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 10, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify service types; contact the facility at 7329420800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7329420800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315454?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.