Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health
485 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, Ocean County
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health is a 160-bed skilled nursing facility located at 485 River Avenue in Lakewood, New Jersey. The center offers short-term rehabilitation, post-surgical support, and long-term medical care right in Ocean County. Accommodations are set up for everyday comfort, providing hotel-style touches alongside clinical care areas.
Residents have access to modern living spaces designed for comfort and ease of movement. For individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, the community includes a dedicated secure unit with wide corridors that are simple to navigate. Common spaces allow residents to spend time together, visit with visitors, or catch up with distant family over Skype video calls.
Dining services give residents meal choices each day, with kosher meals readily available to accommodate personal traditions and dietary needs. Daily life includes an array of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities. Specialized sensory therapies, such as aromatherapy and audiovisual stimulation, are integrated into routines for individuals needing extra cognitive support or a soothing atmosphere.
Clinical programming covers goal-oriented physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy through the SMART Rehab program, as well as cardiac care under the Heart SMART initiative. Staff includes Certified Dementia Practitioners who manage memory care needs with targeted routines. Atlantic Coast also provides short-term respite stays and compassionate hospice care for individuals facing advanced illness.
Set along Route 9 in Lakewood, the building sits within easy reach of local medical offices, retail shops, and neighboring communities throughout Ocean County. Admissions coordinators operate seven days a week, working directly with area discharge planners to help local families manage transitions from hospital to bedside.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Medicare ratings
Overall
1 out of 5
Health inspections
1 out of 5
Quality measures
4 out of 5
Staffing
3 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Short-term rehabilitation (SMART Rehab)
- Long-term nursing care
- Post-surgical care
- Heart SMART post-acute cardiac care
- Encore Integrated Memory Care
- Care by Certified Dementia Practitioners
- Restorative nursing and mobility support
- Medication management and Med Ahead compliance system
- Respite care
- Hospice care
Amenities
Dining
- Meal options
- Kosher meals available
Living spaces
- Modern accommodations
- Wide, easy-to-navigate corridors
- Separate secure memory care unit
Activities and daily life
- Social and recreational activities
- Skype communication to connect with family
- Sensory programming including audiovisual stimuli and aromatherapy
Care and therapy rooms
- Rehabilitation therapy room
- State-of-the-art therapy equipment
Services
- Social services
- Seven-day-a-week admissions assistance
- Discharge planning and hospital transfer coordination
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Location
485 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
License
- License number
- 061504
- Year built
- 1990
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 02/28/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 160 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Mr. Yochanon Goldstein
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- ATLANTIC COAST REHABILITATION, LLC
Frequently asked questions
What types of care are available at Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health?+
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, post-surgical recovery, long-term care, and dedicated memory support. It also provides respite stays and hospice services.
Are kosher meals offered at Atlantic Coast?+
Yes, the facility provides kosher meals for residents who request them. Residents can also select from different meal options each day to match their personal preferences.
What memory care services are provided for residents with dementia?+
Cognitively impaired residents live in a separate, secure unit designed for safety and ease of navigation. Care is directed by Certified Dementia Practitioners and includes sensory therapies like aromatherapy and audiovisual stimuli.
Does Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health accept Medicaid and Medicare?+
Yes, Atlantic Coast accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment, as well as many private insurance plans. Staff can assist families with understanding benefits and application guidelines.
Can new residents be admitted on weekends?+
Admissions are processed seven days a week. The admissions team works with local hospitals, physicians, and discharge planners to manage smooth transfers into the building.