Spring Oak at Toms River
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Toms River, NJ

Spring Oak at Toms River

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Toms River, NJ

Overview of Spring Oak at Toms River

Located on Whitesville Road about six miles from downtown Toms River, New Jersey, Spring Oak at Toms River is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The several levels of care in one community allow residents to receive more support as their needs change without relocating. The community is operated by Spring Oak of Toms River, with Michelle Medora serving as the administrator.

The 75-bed community currently has an occupancy rate of about 68%, making it a moderately sized senior living option in the area.

Residents can take part in social events and activities while receiving assistance with activities of daily living when needed. Staff also provide companionship, which can help residents adjust to community living. Spring Oak at Toms River welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 40, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car. This can be a good fit for families who do not mind driving to appointments and outings while still having a few nearby places within walking distance.

State inspections conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health’s Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing unit have mainly focused on administrative records, staffing requirements, recordkeeping, security procedures, and medication management. Families considering the home may want to ask how these areas are managed daily.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 75 Rank #323 / 422Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 422 homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #268 / 484Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 484 homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
40 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #241 / 343Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 241st out of 343 homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 343. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
68% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Jersey average: 74.6%
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Program
License Number15A101

Ownership & Operating Entity

Spring Oak at Toms River is legally operated by Spring Oak Of Toms River, and administered by Michelle Medora.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Abigail Cohen, Joseph Cohen

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
6 deficiencies 3 inspections 4 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 621 This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (6 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 71% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.76 This facility has 14% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↑ 14% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 43 This facility has had 33% more complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Toms River's city center to Spring Oak at Toms River's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brandywine Toms River
AL
MC
NH
RC
Toms River
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 121
Rank #156 / 422
Yes
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 47
Rank #462 / 484
Brandywine Living At Toms RiverMs. Lisa Decicco
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #178 / 343
4
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #131 / 409
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #131 / 409
Magnolia Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Toms River
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
No
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 47
Rank #449 / 484
-Mr. Robert Lapid
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #44 / 343
6
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 18
Rank #192 / 409
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #164 / 409
Spring Oak at Toms River
AL
IL
MC
RC
Toms River
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 121
Rank #323 / 422
Yes
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 47
Rank #268 / 484
Spring Oak Of Toms RiverMichelle Medora
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #241 / 343
3
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 18
Rank #192 / 409
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #235 / 409
Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Toms River
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 121
Rank #412 / 422
No
51
Facility 51
NJ AVG 47
Rank #202 / 484
Alcoeur Gardens At Toms RiverMs. Julie Treadway
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 343
4
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 18
Rank #211 / 409
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #235 / 409
Spring Oak at Forked River
AL
MC
RC
Lanoka Harbor-Yes
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 47
Rank #165 / 484
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Spring Oak at Toms River is located in Toms River, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Oak at Toms River

Who is the owner of Spring Oak at Toms River?

Spring Oak at Toms River is legally operated by Spring Oak Of Toms River, and administered by Michelle Medora.

Is Spring Oak at Toms River in a walkable area?

Spring Oak at Toms River has a walk score of 40. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Spring Oak at Toms River?

According to NJ state health department records, Spring Oak at Toms River's license number is 15A101.

What is the occupancy rate at Spring Oak at Toms River?

Spring Oak at Toms River's occupancy is 68%.

Are pets allowed at Spring Oak at Toms River?

Yes, Spring Oak at Toms River allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Spring Oak at Toms River?

Michelle Medora is the administrator of Spring Oak at Toms River.

How many beds does Spring Oak at Toms River have?

Spring Oak at Toms River has 75 beds.

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