Nursing Home · Lakewood, NJ
485 River Ave, Lakewood · Lakewood, NJ 08701
Medicare overall rating
1 / 5 stars
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Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 160 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health receives overwhelming praise for its dietary department, particularly under the leadership of Erin O'Connell, and its social services team. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, citing cleanliness and attentive staff, there are critical reports of severe understaffing, neglect, and administrative issues. Families should be aware of the stark contrast between the glowing praise for specific departments and the serious allegations of poor care during off-hours.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Most reviews highlight kind and attentive staff, though a minority report neglectful behavior.
Social services is frequently praised for communication, though some management issues are noted.
Consistently described as clean, fresh, and well-maintained by a large majority of reviewers.
Numerous reviewers specifically praise the food quality, variety, and the leadership of the dietary director.
Reviewers note engaging activities and seasonal decorations that keep residents involved.
One reviewer specifically mentioned concerns regarding the complexity and management of medication passes.
One reviewer noted that pricing is reasonable compared to other facilities.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 212 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“I have to say that after 30 plus years working in nursing facilities..that by far was the best chcken franchise I ever had. Koodoos to the dietary dept ..”
“The care he received at Atlantic Coast was fantastic! The staff was so nice and compassionate. The kitchen and dietary staff were able to provide a well balanced diabetic meal that he loved!”
“The staff is highly professional, courteous, goes out of their way to accommodate, highly skilled and work exceptionally well as a team.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows persistent problems across multiple areas, with 26 deficiencies spanning fire safety, medication management, and infection control. The same issues recur across all three surveys from 2020 to 2025, including repeated violations in fire safety systems, pharmacy services, and infection prevention protocols. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the pattern of recurring identical violations in critical safety areas suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 11, 2026
$101,112
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health
for profit
Ocean Healthcare
11 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 8 of 11
Owners
Feigenbaum, Deborah
Owner
Maierovits, Avrohom
Owner
Key personnel
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