Worth Considering
6
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Toms River, New Jersey
6 of 9 nursing homes in Toms River (67%) meet our strict criteria. The New Jersey statewide average is 29%.
6 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.6
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,119
across 9 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$146,621 in combined fines
Zero Fines
7
/9
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 6?
The nursing home market in Toms River, New Jersey, is strong, with 9 total facilities and 67% recommended. Families should note that while the top facility, Community Medical Center TCU, boasts an A+ rating, there are 2 facilities to avoid due to a total of $146,621 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TCU (95) — Community Medical Center TCU stands out with an excellent Trust Score of 95/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention in its 25-bed setting.
- 2 Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation (90) — Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation boasts a commendable Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, making it a leading choice in Toms River. With 204 beds, this for-profit facility has zero fines and prioritizes high-quality rehabilitation services and resident satisfaction.
- 3 CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL TOMS RIVER (90) — Children's Specialized Hospital Toms River excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a coveted CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it is dedicated to providing specialized care for children, ensuring a nurturing environment tailored to their unique needs in its 26-bed capacity.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 4 COMPLETE CARE AT GREEN ACRES (85) — Complete Care at Green Acres has a solid Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. This 167-bed facility, while for-profit, maintains a focus on delivering superior rehabilitation services, evidenced by its A- grade.
- 5 ROSE GARDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center features a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, highlighting its strong commitment to resident care. With 128 beds, this for-profit facility offers a supportive environment, though there is room for improvement in service quality.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 6 COMPLETE CARE AT BEY LEA, LLC (70) — Complete Care at Bey Lea, LLC, while having a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, offers a larger capacity of 120 beds. This for-profit facility is working towards enhancing its services, aiming to improve the overall quality of care for its residents.
The other 3 Toms River facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $146K.
Recommended
Community Medical Center TCU stands out with an excellent Trust Score of 95/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention in its 25-bed setting.
Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation boasts a commendable Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, making it a leading choice in Toms River. With 204 beds, this for-profit facility has zero fines and prioritizes high-quality rehabilitation services and resident satisfaction.
Children's Specialized Hospital Toms River excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a coveted CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it is dedicated to providing specialized care for children, ensuring a nurturing environment tailored to their unique needs in its 26-bed capacity.
Complete Care at Green Acres has a solid Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. This 167-bed facility, while for-profit, maintains a focus on delivering superior rehabilitation services, evidenced by its A- grade.
Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center features a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, highlighting its strong commitment to resident care. With 128 beds, this for-profit facility offers a supportive environment, though there is room for improvement in service quality.
Complete Care at Bey Lea, LLC, while having a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, offers a larger capacity of 120 beds. This for-profit facility is working towards enhancing its services, aiming to improve the overall quality of care for its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Toms River Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.6 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $146,621
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Toms River Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Toms River's city average is 3.6 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 9 Toms River facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Toms River avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Toms River facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Toms River, NJ are recommended?
6 of 9 nursing homes in Toms River (67%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Toms River "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Toms River?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.