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Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

231 WARNER STREET, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755
(732) 942-0800
shoregardensrehab.com
149 licensed beds

CMS rates Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 65 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with $248,226 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
149
State license
656002
CMS facility ID
315454
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Street address
231 WARNER STREET
City / state / ZIP
Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone
(732) 942-0800
Website
shoregardensrehab.com
State license #
656002

About this facility — Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Toms River, New Jersey. It is licensed for 149 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 28 senior care facilities in Toms River and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 65 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $248,226 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, L
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Administrator
Mr Aryeh Vinitsky

Registered owners & officers

Abramczyk, Jacob
Direct owner — 31% stake — since 2021
Abramczyk, Naftoli
Direct owner — 25% stake — since 2021
Shapiro, Sima
Direct owner — 23% stake — since 2021
Abramczyk, Joseph
Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2021
Engelson, Daniel
Managing employee — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1999-06-10
License expires
2026-12-31
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$248,226 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-26
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$387 per day (≈ $11,760/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
9% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 83% private/other
Occupancy
95% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
8% below the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
149
Licensed as
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations
F-0576
F · No harm found
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2026-08-05
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-08-06
F-0607
F · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2026-07-27
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-08-10
F-0678
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2026-08-10
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-08-10
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-08-10
F-0690
D · No harm found
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 2026-08-05
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2026-07-27
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2026-07-27
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-08-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-08-05
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-08-10
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2026-07-27
2026-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-06
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (50 citations)
2025-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-05-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-07-16
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-07-16
2025-02-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-11
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-03-04
F-0584
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-11
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-11
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-11
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2025-03-11
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-11
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-03-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-11
2024-11-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-12-23
F-0610
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-12-23
F-0835
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-12-23
2023-05-11Health inspection12 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0609
E · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0610
E · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0711
D · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-23
2026-06-26Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-09-10
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0374
F · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2026-07-31
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0901
F · No harm found
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-08-11
2025-02-14Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-11
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-03-11
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-03-17
2023-05-11Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-05-31
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-06-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-07
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-14
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-06-16
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-06-16
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-06-02
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-16

Federal penalties

2026-06-26Fine$68,462
2026-01-05Fine$9,246
2025-05-08Fine$36,052
2025-02-14Fine$34,457
2024-11-22Fine$100,009
Total fines$248,226
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315454.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New Jersey.
Inspection citations, 3 years
65
More than 91% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38
Federal fines, 3 years
$248,226
More than 97% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.1
Higher than 7% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
27%
Higher than 17% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 20 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 6 and worse on 12. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased11.6%8.3%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight7.8%4.7%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.1%0.5%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection1.1%0.7%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms21.0%12.5%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.9%2.3%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine76.9%93.0%93.7%Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened5.1%7.3%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication22.6%18.8%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine83.9%96.8%95.3%Worse than state
With pressure ulcers3.1%5.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence3.6%15.2%18.3%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.041.961.81Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days2.091.051.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine39.5%79.0%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine55.2%79.5%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission23.9%24.1%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit10.3%8.1%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0584 3 inspections. 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.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0761 2 inspections. 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.
  • F-0804 2 inspections. Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New Jersey

  • Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
  • File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Community Medical Center, about 5.0 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • Ocean Medical Center, about 6.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Visitor reviews

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3.566 ratings on Google
★★★★★james Burns · 2026-03-07 · via Google

“My grandpa came home today after his rehab stay at shore gardens. He asked me to write this review because he didn’t have an account. His experience at this facility was great. He said that every staff member was helpful and caring. Tammy, Vickie, Alexa and Michelle were amazing.”

★★★★★Tom Frank · 2026-02-08 · via Google

“I want to share something I consider very important about one of the technician aides here. I feel this technician needs to be recognized for going so far above and beyond anything which I as a patient could have expected or hoped for my name is Thomas Frank and I am a patient here. The technician I am referring to is named Chris. Chris has done so much in caring for me! He has shown me kindness a…”

★★★★★Rob Bender · 2026-02-26 · via Google

“Excellent care. Nursing goes above and beyond with phenomenal communication anytime I need it. The activities that they have for their residents surpassed my expectations by far. I would give six stars if I could.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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