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.
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
68%
Rank #340 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 340th out of 478 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 478. 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.
Residents per day
51
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #360 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th out of 629 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Program
License Number15A101
Spring Oak at Toms River is legally operated by Spring Oak Of Toms River, and administered by Michelle Medora.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Abigail Cohen, Joseph Cohen
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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
6 deficiencies
4 inspections
4 complaint investigations
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.
Since 2024 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
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 |
Deficiency breakdown
Per-category split of the 6 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 6 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
6
Complaint deficiencies
NJ avg: 5.0
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 4 | 3 | 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Places of interest near Spring Oak at Toms River
6.1 miles from city center
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 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.
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.
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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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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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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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| Brandywine Toms River | AL MC NH RC | Toms River | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#597 / 629 | Brandywine Living At Toms River | Ms. Lisa Decicco | 77.5% | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#153 / 414 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#134 / 412 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#133 / 412 |
| Magnolia Gardens | AL MC RC | Toms River | 100
Facility
100
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#367 / 560 | No |
11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#578 / 629 | - | Mr. Robert Lapid | 92.0% | 6 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#239 / 414 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#195 / 412 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#161 / 412 |
| Spring Oak at Toms River | AL IL MC RC | Toms River | 75
Facility
75
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#445 / 560 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#360 / 629 | Spring Oak Of Toms River | Michelle Medora | 68.0% | 4 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#316 / 414 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#195 / 412 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#210 / 412 |
| Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River | AL MC RESC RC | Toms River | 19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#548 / 560 | No |
51
Facility
51
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#278 / 629 | Alcoeur Gardens At Toms River | Ms. Julie Treadway | 100.0% | 3 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#153 / 414 | 8
Facility
8
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#214 / 412 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#289 / 412 |
| Spring Oak at Forked River | AL MC RC | Lanoka Harbor | - | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#232 / 629 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey
Spring Oak at Toms River is located in Toms River, New Jersey.
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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.
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.
Has Spring Oak at Toms River had any deficiencies?
Spring Oak at Toms River has had 6 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).
Are there photos of Spring Oak at Toms River?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Spring Oak at Toms River in the photo gallery on this page.
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