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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Ambassador Medical Day Care is administered by Mr. Mordechai Grubin.
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
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.
• Total deficiencies (43% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 12 | 21 | This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (12 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 43% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 9 | 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 |
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Routine inspections
| 1 | 4 | 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 |
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Complaint investigations
| 2 | 3 | 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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0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lakewood's city center to Ambassador Medical Day Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Adult Day Care around the area
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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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Facility
139
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#170 / 560 | No |
97
Facility
97
NJ AVG
48
Rank
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89.2%
Facility
89.2%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#110 / 463 | - | 12 | 2 | 39 | 3.3 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | ADC MC NH RC SNF | Somerset | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#494 / 628 | - | - | Ms. Charlene Harn |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#40 / 463 | A | 12 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#247 / 414 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#195 / 412 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#133 / 412 |
| Peace Care St. Ann’s | ADC NH SNF | Jersey City (Greenville) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 | No |
86
Facility
86
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#51 / 628 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Peace Care St Ann's | Mr. Robert Reyes |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#124 / 463 | - | 10 | 2 | 24 | 2.4 |
| 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 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#167 / 414 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#243 / 412 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#354 / 412 |
| Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home | ADC NH PC RC SNF | Califon | 36
Facility
36
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#535 / 560 | No |
49
Facility
49
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#295 / 628 | - | - | Ms. Cynthia Bradford |
88.9%
Facility
88.9%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#114 / 463 | - | 11 | 3 | 99 | 9.0 |
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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