ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH – LAKEWOOD, NJ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health

485 RIVER AVE, Lakewood, NJ 8701
(732) 364-7100
160 beds
All Lakewood facilities
2.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
1.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
52.87
Score /100
#13638
National Rank

#13638
of 14703 facilities
National
7.3% position
#340
of 348 in NJ
State Rank
#30
of 32 in Ocean
County Rank
#5
of 5 in Lakewood
City Rank
#5
of 5 in ZIP 8701
ZIP Rank






About Atlantic Coast Rehab & HealthAtlantic Coast Rehab & Health is located at 485 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ, reachable at (732) 364-7100. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 160.0 certified beds and serves an average of 134 residents per day. It is part of the Ocean Healthcare network (11 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1979-03-27. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health

Address

485 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 8701

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 160 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: OCEAN HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
❌ Poor (1★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 4 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
52.87
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#13638 of 14703 nationally – #340 of 348 in New Jersey

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health may be considered for families with limited options in Lakewood, NJ, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

1 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAtlantic Coast Rehab & Health currently provides 3 hours 4 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is 34.3%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 4 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours42 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 49 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours15 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 4 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $40,000. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 42.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#13,638
of 14,703
National
Bottom 10%
#340
of 348
NJ State
Bottom 5% in NJ
#30
of 32
️ Ocean County
#30 of 32
#5
of 5
️ Lakewood
#5 of 5
#5
of 5
ZIP 8701
#5 of 5

Nationally, Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health ranks 13638th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 52.9/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 340th out of 348 nursing homes. In Lakewood, it ranks 5th out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 5th of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,834 nationally and RN hours rank #11,538 nationally (#280 in NJ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 3.31 #9,402 / 14,703 #228 / 348 Below average
2023 3.47 #8,091 / 14,703 #179 / 348 Below average
2024 3.59 #7,360 / 14,703 #153 / 348 Below average
2025 3.23 #11,428 / 14,703 #276 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.07 #12,834 / 14,703 #315 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 0.35 #11,774 / 14,703 #301 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.44 #9,375 / 14,703 #263 / 348 Below average
2024 0.58 #6,551 / 14,703 #173 / 348 Above average
2025 0.48 #8,845 / 14,703 #231 / 348 Below average
2026 0.37 #11,538 / 14,703 #280 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1979-03-27. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (732) 364-7100 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (1★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 52.9/100, placing it #13638 of 14703 facilities nationally and #340 of 348 in New Jersey. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health receives a reported average of 3 hours 4 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 22 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 42 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 49 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 34.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 4 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $40,000. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 42.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health ranks 13638th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 52.9/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 340th out of 348 nursing homes. In Lakewood, it ranks 5th out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 5th of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,834 nationally and RN hours rank #11,538 nationally (#280 in NJ). Our composite quality score of 52.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lakewood, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_jersey/lakewood/

Contact and Location

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Address

485 RIVER AVE, Lakewood, NJ 8701
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LLC
Legal Name

ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & CARE CENTER LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 160
Average Residents / Day 134 (84% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Ocean County, NJ
City Lakewood, NJ
ZIP Code 8701
Approved Since March 27, 1979
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 315115
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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