The Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens Costs & Pricing
The Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens offers competitive pricing for its services compared to both Ocean County and the broader New Jersey landscape. For semi-private accommodations, residents can expect costs of $8,070 per month, significantly higher than the Ocean County average of $4,532 and also above the statewide average of $5,068. Private rooms are similarly priced at $8,670, which surpasses both local and state averages - $6,422 in Ocean County and $5,799 across New Jersey. These rates reflect the center's commitment to providing high-quality rehabilitation care in a comfortable environment, though potential residents should weigh these costs against their financial resources and the specific services offered.
| Floor plans | The Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens | Ocean County | New Jersey |
|---|
| Semi-Private | $8,070 | $4,532 | $5,068 |
| Private | $8,670 | $6,422 | $5,799 |
Skilled Nursing Facilities with a similar price nearby
-
from -$690 / mo
Concord Healthcare and Rehab Center
$7,380 to $8,040 / month
11.0 miles away
-
from -$1320 / mo
Atlantic Coast Rehab and Health Care Center
$6,750 / month
10.9 miles away
-
from -$1110 / mo
Park Place Center
$6,960 to $7,650 / month
19.5 miles away
-
from -$1397 / mo
Preferred Care at Old Bridge
$6,673 to $7,217 / month
11.1 miles away
-
from -$1170 / mo
Tower Lodge Care Center
$6,900 / month
10.6 miles away
Overall Review of The Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens
common
25 reviews mention this
Staff care is a mixed picture
Residents and families describe both genuinely caring staff and moments of dismissal.
Many reviews emphasize kindness, patience, and frequent communication—families say staff were attentive to needs, respectful during visits, and supportive throughout rehab or longer stays. Several reviews also describe better outcomes when staff were engaged, from nurses keeping families informed to therapists and aides encouraging progress. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews directly contradict that experience, describing staff as dismissive, inattentive, or lacking compassion during care.
common
11 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy support stands out
Families often credit therapy and nursing help with meaningful mobility gains.
A recurring theme is that rehab therapy made a visible difference for residents, including encouragement to participate, help getting moving again, and improvements after surgery or setbacks. Multiple reviews mention physical therapy staff being helpful, knowledgeable, and focused on pushing residents forward, including specific examples of regaining walking or standing capability. There are also contrary reviews that say therapy support fell short or felt minimal, so residents’ results appear to depend heavily on the care day-to-day.
caveat
6 reviews mention this
Staffing and neglect concerns recur
Some reviews raise concerns about delays, neglected hygiene, and inconsistent response.
Several critical reviews describe residents left in bed, delayed help after call-button requests, and inadequate assistance with basic needs such as bathing or toileting. A few also mention hygiene or care issues that families say they noticed during visits, including times when residents appeared unclean or received little support. Other reviews counterbalance this by describing attentive care and safety-focused support, but staffing and follow-through are the main points that come up on the negative side.
common
6 reviews mention this
Activities help pass the time
Residents and families frequently mention a steady schedule of activities.
Reviews repeatedly bring up activities as a reason residents felt engaged—examples include daily activities, games, and staff-supported events. Families also describe residents staying motivated and having something to look forward to, especially during longer stays. One critical theme does not target activities directly, but several positive reviews emphasize that activities complement the care experience rather than being an afterthought.
caveat
4 reviews mention this
Food quality is disputed
Food quality is not consistently reviewed the same way by families.
Some families say the food was enjoyable, and a few mention meal support as part of a better overall experience. Others describe food as terrible or as not meeting residents’ needs, including concerns about getting ordered meals or basic satisfaction with what was served. Because both ends show up in reviews, dining appears to be uneven depending on the stay and the resident’s situation.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Garden
Laundry
Private
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Hospice care
Room service
Arts and crafts
Book club
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Religious services
Competitive pricing (private rooms ~$4K, studios ~$4.5K) below local/state averages.
Skilled Nursing Facilities vs. Nursing Homes: Making Sense of the Differences
A Detailed Examination of Nursing Home Costs Across the U.S.
Exploring Nonmedical Home Care: Understanding Services, Costs, and Financial Approaches