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Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 128 beds, Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center serves Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 6, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ocean Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.4 | 15.9 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 43.8% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,345 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (32 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Sep 2025, 8 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×15 E ×3 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.7%, RNs 40.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.1% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.0% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.5% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ocean County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Manchester LLC | Manchester | 165 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 10.3 | $63K | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Bartley Nursing & Rehab | Jackson | 234 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4.7 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River | Toms River | 26 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 26.9 | — | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Community Medical Center Tcu | Toms River | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20.0 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Complete Care At Green Acres | Toms River | 167 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 7.2 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Complete Care At Shorrock | Brick | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Lakewood | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Crestwood Manor | Whiting | 64 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 32 facilities in Ocean County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.