The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
TOWER LODGE CARE CENTER
WALL, NJ · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Tower Lodge Care Center (Wall, NJ) has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. It reports 3.12 nursing hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had no fines in the last 24 months; recent citations included staffing and food-service issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.119 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.119.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.28
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.12
- Weekend nursing
- 2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.1%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.1%3.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%2.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%8.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.5%5.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.6%12.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.1%17.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.9%10.5%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%62.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—33.3%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Occupancy
- 56.2 residents on an average day (94% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.