Ambassador Medical Day Care

Overview of Ambassador Medical Day Care

Ambassador Medical Day Care, located on River Avenue in Lakewood, New Jersey, is an adult day health care facility situated about half a mile from the city center. Managed by administrator Mordechai Grubin and operated by Ambassador Hatzlacha LLC, the non-residential center provides a structured daytime environment that supports the health, nutritional, social, and daily living needs of adults while allowing them to return home each evening.

The program includes door-to-door transportation services to help families manage the daily commute alongside work and caregiving responsibilities. To help prospective clients evaluate the environment, the center offers a free initial visit for families to experience the programming firsthand.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 42 out of 100, meaning the area is somewhat walkable with a few nearby errands accessible on foot, though most standard travel relies on a vehicle.

Family representatives interested in exploring local day care options can contact the Lakewood administrative office to arrange their complimentary initial visit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #415 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 415th out of 560 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 Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #339 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 339th out of 628 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.
42 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #66 / 463Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 463 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 463. 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.
92% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the New Jersey average: 76.6%
Occupied beds
83 / 90

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Day Health Care Services
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number80187

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ambassador Medical Day Care is administered by Mr. Mordechai Grubin.

Owner NameAmbassador Hatzlacha LLC

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

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.

Overall vs. NJ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (43% 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. 1221 This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (12 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 43% better

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
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 14 This facility has had 75% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 23 This facility has had 33% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakewood's city center to Ambassador Medical Day Care'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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89.2%
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MC
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RC
SNF
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120
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NJ AVG 125
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23
Facility 23
NJ AVG 48
Rank #494 / 628
--Ms. Charlene Harn
94.2%
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NJ AVG 76.6%
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A12
6
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NJ AVG 18
Rank #195 / 412
0.5
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NJ AVG 2.0
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Peace Care St. Ann’s
ADC
NH
SNF
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120
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NJ AVG 125
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No
86
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NJ AVG 48
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Private / Semi-Private RoomsPeace Care St Ann'sMr. Robert Reyes
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #124 / 463
-10242.4
Ambassador Medical Day Care
ADC
Lakewood
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 125
Rank #415 / 560
No
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 48
Rank #339 / 628
--Mr. Mordechai Grubin
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #66 / 463
-3
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 18
Rank #243 / 412
4.0
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NJ AVG 2.0
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ADC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
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36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 125
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49
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88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NJ AVG 76.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ambassador Medical Day Care

Who is the owner of Ambassador Medical Day Care?

Ambassador Medical Day Care is legally operated by Ambassador Hatzlacha LLC, and administered by Mr. MORDECHAI GRUBIN.

Is Ambassador Medical Day Care in a walkable area?

Ambassador Medical Day Care has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ambassador Medical Day Care?

According to NJ state health department records, Ambassador Medical Day Care's license number is 80187.

When does Ambassador Medical Day Care's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Ambassador Medical Day Care's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ambassador Medical Day Care?

Ambassador Medical Day Care's occupancy is 92%.

Are pets allowed at Ambassador Medical Day Care?

No, Ambassador Medical Day Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Ambassador Medical Day Care?

Mr. MORDECHAI GRUBIN is the administrator of Ambassador Medical Day Care.

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