The Terraces at Lakewood
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lakewood, NJ

The Terraces at Lakewood

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lakewood, NJ

Overview of The Terraces at Lakewood

Enjoy an active retirement experience at Leisure Park, a dynamic senior living community located in Ocean County, New Jersey, offering a range of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community guarantees a safe and secured residence with a range of living options, including studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Offering on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping and linen services, and a well-trained care team, the community ensures a well-supported lifestyle.

The community features updated amenities and programs designed to foster connections and comfort. Residents can participate in social clubs, movie nights, and gardening, all while surrounded by friendly neighbors and experienced staff. Moreover, residents can enjoy exquisite dining, engage in activities with friends, or relax in beautiful garden spaces, creating a fulfilling lifestyle without worries. With a focus on care and community, Leisure Park provides a warm, welcoming environment where every day is an opportunity to thrive.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 150 Rank #145 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #436 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 436th 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.
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Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #442 / 463Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 442nd 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.
45% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
67 / 150

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeComprehensive Personal Care Home
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number65C003

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Terraces at Lakewood is legally operated by Leisure Park Special Care Cent, and administered by Matthew Safko.

Officers

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

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Type Of Units

Comprehensive Personal Care
40 units
Total beds
150 units

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (57% 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. 921 This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (9 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 57% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.81.76 This facility has 2% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↑ 2% 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. 59 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (5 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 33 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Terraces at Lakewood

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakewood's city center to The Terraces at Lakewood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.75 miles to nearest hospital (Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus)

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Compare Assisted Living around Lakewood

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 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
The Terraces at Lakewood
AL
IL
MC
Lakewood
150
Facility 150
NJ AVG 125
Rank #145 / 560
Yes
31
Facility 31
NJ AVG 48
Rank #436 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedLeisure Park Special Care CentMatthew Safko
44.7%
Facility 44.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #442 / 463
5
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #220 / 412
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #224 / 412
The Lakewood Courtyard
AL
Lakewood
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
No
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 48
Rank #339 / 628
--Yitzchok Simon
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #410 / 463
4
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 18
Rank #214 / 412
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #238 / 412
Harrogate Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lakewood-Yes
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 48
Rank #544 / 628
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

The Terraces at Lakewood is located in Lakewood, 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).
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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 The Terraces at Lakewood

Who is the owner of The Terraces at Lakewood?

The Terraces at Lakewood is legally operated by Leisure Park Special Care Cent, and administered by Matthew Safko.

Is The Terraces at Lakewood in a walkable area?

The Terraces at Lakewood has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Terraces at Lakewood?

According to NJ state health department records, The Terraces at Lakewood's license number is 65C003.

When does The Terraces at Lakewood's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, The Terraces at Lakewood's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Terraces at Lakewood?

The Terraces at Lakewood's occupancy is 45%.

Are pets allowed at The Terraces at Lakewood?

Yes, The Terraces at Lakewood allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Terraces at Lakewood?

Matthew Safko is the administrator of The Terraces at Lakewood.

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