Nursing Home

Tower Lodge Care Center

Overview of Tower Lodge Care Center

Tower Lodge Care Center is one of New Jersey’s premier centers for long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care. It offers a warm family-like environment with high-quality nursing and medical care, focusing on enhancing residents’ quality of life. The facility is conveniently located in Monmouth County, close to several medical centers.

(732) 681-1400

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 33m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 90%
Residents per day (avg) 50
Occupancy rate
90%
Residents per day (avg)
50

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$6.7M
Operating loss
-$76.4K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$6,735,906.00
Operating loss
$-76,386.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
36.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $6.8M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
54 / 60
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Status Active
Expiration July 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 61331
CMS Certification Number: 315069

Ownership & operating entity

Tower Lodge Care Center is administrated by Mr. ABRAHAM MERMELSTEIN.

Owner name: TOWER LODGE CARE CENTER LLC

Officers

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

Chaim Feigenbaum, Pincus Feigenbaum

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Rehab, Admissions, Staff, Living, Follow Up, Employment, HIE, Health Information Exchanges, Notice of Privacy Practices, HIE Opt-out form, Cancelation of Opt out form, Contact

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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.

10 visits/inspections

Results

17 with citations

0 without citations

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date:November 20, 2025

17 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations 8
Citations per inspection
2.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

8 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 26, 2023
Corrected

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Address 0.5 miles from city center

Address Wall, NJ 07719

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

102
Total Staff
43
Employees
59
Contractors
17,068
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse67.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse167.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant488.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
82 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
4.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17.5%
of total hours from contractors
2,989 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 28 Registered Nurse: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Nurse Aide in Training: 10 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Activities Professional: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2028489,05591100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse97162,84191100%7.3
Registered Nurse3361,1348796%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4048158998%6.4
RN Director of Nursing2025915864%7.6
Nurse Aide in Training010105233336%7.3
Dietitian1014645864%8
Administrator1014085156%8
Mental Health Service Worker1013844853%8
Speech Language Pathologist0113455662%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1011762224%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0441333033%4.4
Qualified Social Worker011693741%1.9
Occupational Therapy Aide101562527%2.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist0222667%4.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112567%4.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician011201415%1.4
Qualified Activities Professional011633%1.9

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
54 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (5.6%)
Medicaid
29 residents (53.7%)
Private pay or other
22 residents (40.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.5
10% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.9
12% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.2%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.3%
30% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.3%
8% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
80% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.6%
74% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
156% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.1%
53% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.9%
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
7% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.4%
13% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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