Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 7)
Bottom 25% in NJ · Critically understaffed (RN) · $188,976 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility's therapy team and activities program receive high marks, the recurring, serious reports of medication errors and neglect are significant red flags. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit and asking specifically about their medication administration protocols and how they handle patient hygiene requests.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
63 reviews on Google“Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receives highly polarized reviews, with some residents praising the therapy team and specific staff members, while others report severe neglect and safety concerns. Frequent criticisms include poor hygiene, medication errors, and significant delays in basic patient care, such as assistance with toileting and feeding. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between positive experiences and reports of dangerous lapses in medical oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly regarded physical and occupational therapy team
- Specific staff members noted for kindness and professionalism
- Cheerful and well-decorated common areas
- Autonomy provided to long-term residents
Concerns
- Neglect of basic hygiene and toileting needs (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Medication management errors and over-prescribing (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and lack of nutritional support (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Development or worsening of bed sores/wounds (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 65 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's focus on physical and occupational therapy, how do you coordinate those sessions with daily care routines to ensure residents remain comfortable?
- 2Can you walk me through the specific protocols in place for monitoring skin integrity and preventing pressure wounds for residents with limited mobility?
- 3What is the current process for ensuring timely assistance with toileting and hygiene, especially during shift changes or peak hours?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medication administration and reconciliation to ensure accuracy for residents with complex health needs?
- 5What steps are being taken to improve the variety and nutritional quality of the dining program to better meet the dietary preferences of your residents?
- 6How do you ensure consistent communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health status or care plan?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father was a known fall risk. More than once in the day he was found undressed and unfed alone in a room. Furniture is broken and filthy in every room.”
“Shore Gardens almost killed my father today by overdosing him with the wrong medication bcuz the nurse Cathy did not read his chart correctly. Also my mom went to see my father only to find him in filth.”
“My experience with all the therapists was excellent. With their help, I was able to come home and am doing very well.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Shore Gardens has faced recurring issues with families filing multiple complaints about resident rights violations, abuse and neglect response protocols, and food service quality. Key problem areas include maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents, proper medication management, and infection control procedures. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas and the significant number of family-initiated complaints suggest ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Jan 5, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Aug 20, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
May 8, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Feb 14, 2025Routine11
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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.
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
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 14, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Nov 22, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 5, 2026
$14,015
Fine
May 8, 2025
$35,432
Fine
Feb 14, 2025
$34,457
Fine
Nov 22, 2024
$100,009
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Abramczyk, Jacob
Owner
Abramczyk, Joseph
Owner
Abramczyk, Naftoli
Owner
Shapiro, Sima
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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63 reviews from families & visitors
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