Tower Lodge Care Center
1506 Gully Road · Wall, NJ · 07719 · 7326811400
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 18, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 29, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315069 · certified since May 22, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.