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Federal Nursing-Home Survey Record

SHORE GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

CCN 315454 · 231 WARNER STREET, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755

Record as of May 2026 · Updated monthly from CMS · Data incorrect? Contact records@caregiverhelpnow.com

Does SHORE GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER have a federal violation or abuse history?

According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), SHORE GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (CCN 315454), in TOMS RIVER, NJ, has federal inspection findings on its record. In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 13 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity G on CMS's A–L scale, a level CMS classifies as actual harm. The most recent federal survey on file is dated 2025-02-14. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $183,913 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record as published by CMS and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

The Federal Record

At its most recent federal inspection, CMS cited this facility for 1 actual-harm deficiency.

Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

Scope & Severity — current cycle

ANo Harm
BNo Harm
CNo Harm
DPotential
EPotential
FPotential
GActual Harm
HActual Harm
IActual Harm
JImm. Jeopardy
KImm. Jeopardy
LImm. Jeopardy

CMS's own A–L scope/severity grid. Plotted cells mark this facility's most recent (current-cycle) citations, as on file with federal regulators (CMS).

Civil money penalties on file

$183,913

CMS has $183,913 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.

Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average

This facility: 1  ·  CMS state average: 3.3

Side-by-side with the CMS-published Overall CMS star rating for this state. This is the government's own published state average — not a CareSentinel-computed figure or delta.

Deficiency timeline — full federal history

2026-01-05
CURRENT CYCLE
F684S/S G

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-08-20
CURRENT CYCLE
F628S/S D

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-05-08
CURRENT CYCLE
F835S/S F

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2025-05-08
CURRENT CYCLE
F584S/S F

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F584S/S F

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F761S/S E

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.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F880S/S D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F550S/S D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F814S/S D

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2025-02-14
HISTORICAL
F557S/S D

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F695S/S D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-02-14
CURRENT CYCLE
F755S/S D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-11-22
HISTORICAL
F610S/S J

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-11-22
HISTORICAL
F835S/S D

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2024-11-22
HISTORICAL
F585S/S D

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F698S/S E

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F609S/S E

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F610S/S E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F880S/S E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F550S/S D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F695S/S D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F711S/S D

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F745S/S D

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F804S/S D

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

2023-05-11
HISTORICAL
F806S/S D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

2021-04-05
HISTORICAL
F610S/S D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2021-04-05
HISTORICAL
F609S/S D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2021-04-05
HISTORICAL
F880S/S D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Each citation below is a federal survey finding, dated and labeled with its CMS deficiency tag, as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Older inspection cycles are de-emphasized; only the most recent cycle is current.

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