ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH
485 RIVER AVE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH Compares
ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH is a 160-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lakewood, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the New Jersey average of 2.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 160 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lakewood, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.8% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (64% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — better than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH with other nursing homes in Lakewood.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.8% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ATLANTIC COAST REHAB & HEALTH lag behind other Lakewood options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lakewood
Lakewood sits in Ocean County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 136,010 (22.6%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $72,679
- Median home value
- $286,700
Demographics for Ocean County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lakewood.
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