Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
Keansburg, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315437) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,873
Phone: (732) 787-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Laurel Bay reports total nurse staffing of about 2.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Laurel Bay has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,873.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Keansburg, Monmouth County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 18, 1998. The facility is certified for 123 beds and currently serves an average of 86.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laurel Bay holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.80, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $15,873.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation information or recent ownership change was provided in the available data; CMS notes no ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov) and reflects the most recent reporting period made available by CMS at the time of compilation. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laurel Bay has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars and 28.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,873.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Laurel Bay is certified for 123 beds and has an average of 86.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 18, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2/5), health inspections (2/5), quality measures (3/5), and staffing (3/5), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (732) 787-8100 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (732) 787-8100 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315437?state=NJ for the most current CMS data on this facility.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.