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Community Medical Center Tcu

99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 · Ocean County

Community Medical Center is a state-of-the-art, fully accredited acute care hospital in Toms River. Contact our facility today to learn more about our services.

5.0CMS overall rating(732) 557-8000 Visit website ↗

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 87% full (22 of 25 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Toms River's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Community Medical Center Tcu is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Toms River, NJ, with 25 certified beds and an average of about 22 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 6.68 total nurse hours per resident each day (3.98 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.68 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Toms River for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 25
Avg. residents/day: 22
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 315490

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakewood prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 6.68; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 3.98; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 17.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-07-02
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-07-02Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-07-02Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-07-02Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2024-01-31Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2021-09-20Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs

Location

99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Community Medical Center Tcu

How much does Community Medical Center Tcu cost?

Community Medical Center Tcu does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Toms River, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Community Medical Center Tcu's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Community Medical Center Tcu 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Community Medical Center Tcu?

Staff provide about 6.68 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Community Medical Center Tcu?

Community Medical Center Tcu has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Community Medical Center Tcu have availability?

Typically 87% full (22 of 25 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Community Medical Center Tcu offer?

Community Medical Center Tcu in Toms River, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 25 beds.

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