Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health
485 River Ave · Lakewood, NJ · 08701 · 7323647100
160 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ocean Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$101,112 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $101,112 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
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.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 11, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2020
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 24, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 24, 2020 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Fine | $101,112 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315115 · certified since March 27, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.