Lakewood Nursing Homes

Lakewood has seven skilled nursing homes. Five have Medicare ratings: the average is 3.6 stars out of five. The city's best-rated home has five stars, and three others are rated four stars or higher. Two homes fall at two stars or below. This mix means families should carefully check each facility's specific score, as the lowest-rated options are significantly below the city average.

Staffing averages 3.6 nursing hours per resident daily, with only 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 39%, which is high. These numbers suggest consistent care might be challenging; frequent staff changes often affect care continuity. The average occupancy at 78% is typical and not a direct indicator of quality.

Ocean County has five hospitals, including Community Medical Center with an emergency department. Statewide, shared room nursing home costs average $106,490 yearly. Families should weigh the rating gaps against these costs and hospital access. Better-rated options exist within Lakewood, but the two lowest-rated homes are notably below average. Checking all seven facilities' latest Medicare scores is essential.