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Complete Care at Ocean Grove LLC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
160 S Main St
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Ocean Grove, NJ
- Record Period
- 2021–2026
- Source Documents
- 7
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 6 inspections from November 2021 to January 2026, state surveyors documented 26 findings at Complete Care at Ocean Grove LLC; 26 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 6
- 2021–2026, complaint and standard
- Findings
- 26
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 26
- Of 26 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 0
- No fines or payment denials in the window
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 26 of 26 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
- 4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, July 24, 2025, recorded 11 findings (most serious: Level F).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Complete Care at Ocean Grove LLC
- Address
- 160 S Main St, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
- CMS Certification Number
- 315365
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 147
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- November 17, 2021 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 3, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
11 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 30, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 7, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
9 findings
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2021
Standard health inspection
1 finding
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2021
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in February 2024, July 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212424252526F677 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Medical Records, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F842 in February 2024, June 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212424252526F842 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F610 in February 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212424252526F610 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Citation F727, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F727 in May 2025 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212424252526F727 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Medication Error Rate, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F759 in February 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212424252526F759 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in February 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212424252526F880 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 02
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 04
What changed after F727 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F727: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 06
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 07
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 08
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts November 17, 2021; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New Jersey state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Nov 17, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Feb 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Jun 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection May 15, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Jul 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New Jersey state survey agency
Inspection Jan 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 315365
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 17, 2021 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2021 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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