Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Toms River, New Jersey
- 21
- Citations from health inspectionsNew Jersey average: 23 a home
- 1
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNew Jersey average: 1.0 a home
- $17,345
- Fines from the federal governmentNew Jersey average: $34,926 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNew Jersey average: 3.3
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Four inspection visits produced 21 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Federal fines came to $17,345 (one fine).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.70 hours each dayThe New Jersey average is 3.85 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.47 hours each dayThe New Jersey average is 0.68 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 41.7%against the New Jersey average of 39.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 128
- Ownership
- Individual (for profit)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, New Jersey 08753
- County
- Ocean
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated Oct. 31, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
13 citations dated Sept. 18, 2025
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F882 Qualified Infection Prevention Leader: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F868 Quality Group Membership and Quarterly Meetings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F744 Proper Dementia Treatment and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Six citations dated May 8, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Jan. 3, 2022
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 18, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
One person with an ownership stake is also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 315421. Other homes in New Jersey.