Staffing
CMS publishes a 4-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.33 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
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SHORE GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has 149 certified beds in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. The CMS overall rating is 1 of 5, compared with the New Jersey average of 3.3. The CMS health inspection rating is 1 of 5, compared with the New Jersey average of 2.8. The CMS staffing rating is 4 of 5. The latest standard health survey on Feb 14, 2025 lists 8 deficiencies, compared with the New Jersey average of 7.1. CMS records a fine of $17,542 dated Jun 26, 2026. CMS records a fine of $9,110 dated Jan 5, 2026. CMS records a fine of $36,052 dated May 8, 2025. Total nurse staffing is 3.03 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, compared with the New Jersey average of 3.86.
CMS nursing home
TOMS RIVER, NJ
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Research this nursing home using CMS and federal public records. CMS Certification Number 315454.
At a glance
1 of 5
1 of 5
4 of 5
3 of 5
CMS has published 1 ownership-change record for this provider.
These are CMS star ratings, not Trust Hub ratings. Missing evidence is shown as not reported, not as zero.
Quality & care evidence
Staffing, inspections, and fire safety are separate CMS evidence families below.
Ownership & management
Current ownership uses CURRENT OWNED_BY evidence only. UNKNOWN is not a former owner.
These relationships were observed in an older snapshot. UNKNOWN does not mean former owner, previous owner, or that ownership ended.
Ownership change history
CMS publishes Change of Ownership records for this nursing home.
CMS records show an ownership change effective 2021-08-03.
These are CMS transaction records. They are not a Trust Hub quality, stability, or sale judgment.
Source freshness
Profile generated 2026-11-04. That timestamp is not CMS evidence freshness.
Methodology
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Facility information
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CMS designations
This CMS Certification Number appears in the latest CMS Nursing Home Provider Information extract of currently listed nursing homes.
CMS does not currently identify this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility or candidate in the loaded Provider Information extract.
CMS field value: (blank). Observed Aug 1, 2026.
CMS does not currently apply its abuse-icon designation to this facility in the loaded Provider Information extract.
CMS field value: N. Observed Aug 1, 2026.
Enrollment identity
These identifiers come from CMS SNF enrollment records linked to this CCN. They are not a substitute for the CMS Certification Number.
MDS quality measures
These MDS quality measures are individual CMS-published scores. They are not the CMS quality-measure star rating.
MDS source release 2026-08-01.
Fire-safety citations
These are fire-safety citations, not health deficiencies and not a count of fires.
Decision guide
Factual evidence to examine before you decide. These summaries are not a score or recommendation.
CMS publishes a 4-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.33 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
View staffing evidenceThe latest standard inspection on Feb 14, 2025 cited 8 deficiencies.
View inspection evidenceCMS-published records list 11 ownership or control parties.
CMS records show an ownership change effective August 2021.
View ownership evidenceCMS records show a $17,542 fine in the loaded enforcement dataset.
View enforcement evidence →Ownership & operation
Operator, licensee, owner, manager, and chain stay separate. A connected organization is not automatically the party that runs daily operations.
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Ownership
These are CMS-published ownership disclosures. Medicare enrollment ownership and managerial-control information is reported by enrolled providers through CMS forms; it is not an independent determination of beneficial ownership.
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 31%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 21%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 25%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 23%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 31.25%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 21.21%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 25%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 22.5%
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Aug 3, 2021
Organization · Medicare-enrolled legal organization
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across NJ.
Roles are shown as CMS publishes them. Different CMS sources can describe different enrollment, ownership, and control concepts, so TrustHub keeps each source-specific disclosure distinct.
Inspections & deficiencies
Scope and severity terms below are CMS classifications. They are not a TrustHub score.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 16, 2025)
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 16, 2025)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2024)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity J: Isolated; Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2024)
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2024)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2023)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2023)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2021)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2021)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
Penalties & enforcement
Published fine amount: $17,542.00
Published fine amount: $9,110.00
Published fine amount: $36,052.00
Published fine amount: $34,457.00
Published fine amount: $100,009.00
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Facility history
13 historical events available. Dates and values come from published CMS and official state regulator evidence, not a score.
1 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 1 higher-severity deficiency.
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CMS recorded a $9,110 civil monetary penalty.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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CMS recorded a $36,052 civil monetary penalty.
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2 deficiencies were recorded.
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CMS recorded a $34,457 civil monetary penalty.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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8 deficiencies were recorded.
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3 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 1 higher-severity deficiency.
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CMS recorded a $100,009 civil monetary penalty.
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12 deficiencies were recorded.
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An ownership change was recorded. New organization: SHORE GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER LLC.
REGAL OPERATIONS LLC → SHORE GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER LLC
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Staffing
CMS staffing rating: 4 of 5 stars. CMS calculates that rating separately using its published methodology. The values below are calculations from daily PBJ records for 2026Q1 (current source quarter).
| Measure | Monday–Friday | Saturday–Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing | 3.163 | 2.713 |
| RN categories | 0.37 | 0.224 |
Contract staff accounted for 14.8% of reported nursing hours included in this quarter calculation.
Reported RN-category hours per resident day were 0.024 higher than the prior loaded quarter.
Solid bar: Total nursing · Outlined bar: RN categories
| Quarter | Total nursing | RN categories | LPN/LVN | CNA | Contract share | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | 2.976 | 0.333 | 0.713 | 1.93 | 14.6% | 91 |
| 2025Q3 | 3.037 | 0.342 | 0.737 | 1.958 | 11.8% | 92 |
| 2025Q4 | 3.009 | 0.304 | 0.758 | 1.948 | 14.2% | 92 |
| 2026Q1 | 3.033 | 0.328 | 0.748 | 1.957 | 14.8% | 90 |
Hours-per-resident-day values are calculated by this platform from CMS-published daily PBJ hours and MDS census. For each displayed period, included hours are summed and divided by the summed census for days with a positive census. They are not CMS case-mix-adjusted staffing measures or a staffing rating.
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These measures come from the current successfully ingested CMS Nursing Home Provider Information release.
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