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Nursing homes in Ocean County, New Jersey

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4,607Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current availability
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Homes across Ocean County

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

32 homes

Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health

485 River Ave · Lakewood, NJ

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

160 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Crystal Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation

395 Lakeside Blvd · Bayville, NJ

CMS overall ratingNot yet ratedCMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

235 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1515 Hulse Road · Pt Pleasant, NJ

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

118 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation

962 River Ave · Lakewood, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

242 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

AristaCare at Manchester

1770 Tobias Avenue · Manchester, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

165 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center

1211 Rt 72 West · Manahawkin, NJ

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente

1049 Burnt Tavern Road · Brick, NJ

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

164 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1001 Center St · Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

171 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

859 West Bay Ave · Barnegat, NJ

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

115 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Harrogate Village

400 Locust Street · Lakewood, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

68 certified bedsMedicare

Complete Care at Bey Lea

1351 Old Freehold Road · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Green Acres

1931 Lakewood Road · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

167 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Laurelton

475 Jack Martin Blvd · Brick, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

180 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

963 Ocean Ave · Lakewood, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Bartley Nursing & Rehab

175 Bartley Rd · Jackson, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

234 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

3000 Hilltop Road · Whiting, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

200 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Crestwood Manor

50 Lacey Road · Whiting, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

64 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Aristacare at Whiting

23 Schoolhouse Road · Whiting, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

180 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation

94 Stevens Road · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

204 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Holiday City

4 Plaza Drive · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

180 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Fountainview Care Center

527 River Avenue · Lakewood, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

123 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Southern Ocean Center

1361 Route 72 West · Manahawkin, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

136 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Arbors

1750 Route 37 West · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Brick

415 Jack Martin Blvd · Brick, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

137 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Skilled Nursing at Pine Village

507 Route 530 · Whiting, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

66 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1579 Old Freehold Road · Toms River, NJ

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

128 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Children's Specialized Hospital Toms River

94 Stevens Road · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (other)

Children's facility26 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Shorrock

75 Old Toms River Road · Brick, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

180 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

231 Warner Street · Toms River, NJ

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

149 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

151 Ninth Avenue · Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

130 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Tallwoods Care Center

18 Butler Boulevard · Bayville, NJ

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

180 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Community Medical Center TCU

99 Route 37 West · Toms River, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

Inside a hospital25 certified bedsMedicare

CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: all homes within Ocean County, New Jersey. Filters do not change this comparison scope.

CMS overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Ocean County3.42
New Jersey3.31
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Ocean County (32 facilities), New Jersey (348 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Ocean County3 hr 40 min
New Jersey3 hr 51 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Ocean County: average of 32 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Ocean County45%
New Jersey40%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Ocean County: average of 31 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Choosing care in Ocean County

This directory lists 32 nursing homes in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 4,607 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 3.5 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 16 homes hold four or five stars and 7 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Community Medical Center Tcu (5 stars), Crestwood Manor (5 stars) and Bartley Nursing & Rehab (5 stars).

By ownership, 84% are for-profit and 16% non-profit. 1 home is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program for persistent quality problems and 2 homes are candidates for it. 2 homes carry the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.

These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

Open the county map search, select a community below, or browse the New Jersey state directory.

A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your county-wide search

A county-wide search can help you see more options. Narrow the list to communities that make visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Common questions

Planning your county search

How do I narrow the county-wide list?

Choose a community in the left panel, then use rating, payment and size filters. County results stay within the municipality.

What should I review beyond the overall rating?

Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.

How do I check payment and admissions?

Contact the home to discuss accepted coverage, costs and current admissions. A directory listing does not confirm availability or individual insurance coverage.

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Questions about nursing homes in Ocean County

How many nursing homes are in Ocean County?

There are 32 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ocean County, with 4,607 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Ocean County have the highest Medicare rating?

Bartley Nursing & Rehab (5 stars), Community Medical Center Tcu (5 stars), Complete Care At Green Acres (5 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Ocean County?

3.5 out of 5 across 31 rated homes, compared with 3.3 for New Jersey as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Ocean County accept Medicaid?

30 of the 32 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in New Jersey.

Are any nursing homes in Ocean County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

Yes: Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.