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Magnolia Gardens, a family-owned assisted living residence in Toms River’s suburban setting, serves 92 residents across 100 licensed beds, operating 15% above New Jersey’s baseline occupancy rate. Mr. Robert Lapid administers the community, which accepts both Medicaid and Medicare and maintains 24-hour staffing with physician presence. The facility has expanded steadily, from 48 residents in March 2021 to current near-full capacity, reflecting consistent market demand for its model. Located 10.9 miles from downtown Toms River at 1935 Lakewood Road, the neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 11, meaning residents and families depend entirely on cars for errands and activities.
Care encompasses assisted living with professional staff, a specialized Serenity Place memory care track, respite services, and rehabilitation. Medical infrastructure includes nursing services, a computerized medication management system, and daily medication monitoring. Three meals and snacks arrive daily; a central whirlpool bath, weekly housekeeping and laundry, wheelchair-accessible transportation, beauty and barber services, and emergency response systems round out amenities. Private and semi-private room options are available.
State inspection data spanning seven surveys from 2021 through November 2025 reveals controlled deficiency patterns. Six total citations across five years translate to 1.2 per year (67% below state average) and 0.9 per inspection (55% below average). Only 2 of 7 inspections produced deficiencies, yielding a 29% deficiency rate; vastly better than New Jersey’s 244% average.
Themes are clustered in three areas: documentation and facility maintenance (2021), housekeeping staff training during COVID-19 (July 2024), and dining service compliance including menu posting and continuous snack access (August 2024). The November 2025 inspection documented zero deficiencies, indicating resolution of prior issues.
Neither fines nor license suspensions appear in the record.
Magnolia Gardens fits families seeking assisted living with memory care capacity in a suburban New Jersey location demonstrating sustained occupancy strength and favorable compliance trajectory.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Magnolia Gardens is administrated by Mr. Robert Lapid.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 18 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (6 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 3.6 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 2 | This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.9 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 55% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (7 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 2 | 22 | This facility has 91% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 91% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 29% | 244% | This facility has 215 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (29% vs. NJ avg 244%).↓ 215% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
10.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Toms River's city center to Magnolia Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Magnolia Gardens is located in Toms River, New Jersey.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Brandywine Toms River |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Toms River | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 | No |
8
Facility
8
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#597 / 640 | Brandywine Living At Toms River | Ms. Lisa Decicco |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#250 / 450 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#82 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#172 / 519 |
| Magnolia Gardens |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Toms River | 100
Facility
100
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#368 / 561 | No |
11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#578 / 640 | - | Mr. Robert Lapid |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#69 / 450 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#226 / 519 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#193 / 519 |
| Spring Oak at Toms River |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Toms River | 75
Facility
75
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#446 / 561 | No |
40
Facility
40
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#360 / 640 | Spring Oak Of Toms River | Michelle Medora | - | 4 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#317 / 519 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#226 / 519 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#242 / 519 |
| Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Toms River | 19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#549 / 561 | No |
51
Facility
51
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#278 / 640 | Alcoeur Gardens At Toms River | Ms. Julie Treadway |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#1 / 450 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 8
Facility
8
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#242 / 519 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#338 / 519 |
| Complete Care at The Havens |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Toms River (Pine Lake Park) | - | No |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#388 / 640 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The legal owner and operator of Magnolia Gardens is Magnolia Gardens South, Lp.
Magnolia Gardens has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NJ state health department records, Magnolia Gardens's license number is YMOSFX.
According to NJ state health department records, Magnolia Gardens's license expires on January 31, 2026.
Magnolia Gardens's occupancy is 92%.
Mr. ROBERT LAPID is the administrator of Magnolia Gardens.
Magnolia Gardens has 100 beds.
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