ROSE GARDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

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How ROSE GARDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares

ROSE GARDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Toms River, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.1%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 128 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.

Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Toms River, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. New Jersey average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
• Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (122% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (37% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — better than the New Jersey average of 25.2%.

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 May 4, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Toms River

Toms River 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 Toms River.

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