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Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center in Keansburg, NJ

Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Keansburg, NJ.

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Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center in Keansburg, NJ

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  • Interior

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  • Outdoors

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  • Building

    A small brick building with a parking lot in front, featuring several parked cars and a red awning at the entrance.

  • Dining

    A colorful assortment of lunch options including wraps, salad, and cookies.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny courtyard featuring greenery, pathways, and surrounding buildings.

  • Entrance

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  • Painting

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32 Laurel Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734

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Overall Review of Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility is noted

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the building as very clean and well maintained.

Many reviewers highlight cleanliness and a generally well-kept environment, using phrases like “immaculate,” “sterile smelling,” and “odorless.” A few also describe renovated or updated areas, including the rehab gym and rooms. Even some of the strongly negative reviews reference hygiene or cleanliness when explaining their concerns.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Staff kindness and hands-on support are a major reason families feel comfortable recommending the facility.

Across the reviews, families and residents describe nurses, aides, and other staff as friendly, caring, and attentive to day-to-day needs. Multiple reviewers emphasize that staff were present when needed, helped with therapy and comfort, and treated residents with respect and kindness. While most comments are positive, a smaller set of reviews raise concerns about care quality and communication once a resident is admitted.

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Rehab and therapy progress is discussed

Reviews frequently mention physical therapy and therapy support that helped residents regain mobility.

Several reviewers describe meaningful rehab progress, including regaining the ability to walk or reducing oxygen dependence over time. Others specifically call out PT/OT as well organized and effective, and mention therapy staff delivering the treatment residents needed. A few reviews also describe medical setbacks or safety issues during stays, but the recurring theme remains that therapy is a key part of the experience here.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining satisfaction varies, with some residents praising meals and others describing the food as lacking for their needs.

Some reviewers say the food is great and attentive, and one mentions enjoying the food served. Others describe more limited quality or fit for a diabetic diet, including processed meals and difficulty getting appropriate nutrition. There are also complaints about meal timing and specific dishes being hard to chew, which contrasts with the more positive dining comments.

  • A woman stands beside a table filled with a variety of snacks and refreshments, ready for an event.
  • A colorful assortment of lunch options including wraps, salad, and cookies.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Medication and supervision concerns

A recurring concern in the negative reviews involves medication handling and supervision during meals or daily care.

Several critical reviews describe problems related to medication administration and safety, including insulin given with reported unsafe handling and medication left behind. Others mention supervision issues such as residents being left unattended while eating, or residents experiencing falls and injuries after admission. In the most severe examples, families describe delayed responses and lack of follow-through when reporting concerns.

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Activities and community feel matter

Residents and visitors often point to activities and events as part of daily life here.

Multiple reviewers describe social life as a real part of the experience, citing resident entertainment, parties, and live performances. Others mention scheduled activities such as games, group get-togethers, and holiday events like fireworks, along with ways to interact socially during visits. At the same time, some reviews focus more on clinical concerns than on activities, reflecting different priorities across stays.

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.

Features

Housing

  • 123 resident community capacity 123 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (17 miles away) Newark International (17 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (23 miles away) John F Kennedy International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Ima Medical Care-Middletown (2.3 miles)
  • Dr Avendano (2.8 miles)
  • Dr Raj (3.1 miles)
  • Thompson, Roger M, Md - Family Practice Of Middletown (3.4 miles)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Monmouth (5.4 miles)
  • AdvantageCare Physicians (5.6 miles)
  • De Gennarro Pediatrics & Asc (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Aberdeen-Matawan Station (4.7 miles)
  • Old Bridge P&R Bus Stop (8.3 miles)
  • Union Hill Rd Park & Ride (11.5 miles)

Parks

  • Wolfe's Pond Park (5.4 miles)
  • Bloomingdale Park (6.9 miles)
  • Sandy Hook (8.1 miles)
  • Great Kills Park (8.3 miles)
  • Clove Lakes Park (11.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.6 miles)
  • Deli Plus (10.6 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (10.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Nicholas Barrel & Roost (6.8 miles)
  • La Ginestra Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria (7.4 miles)
  • South Stevens Pub (7.6 miles)
  • Villa Monte Pizzeria & Restaurant (7.7 miles)
  • Trama's at One Willow (8 miles)
  • Salt Creek Grille (8.5 miles)
  • Precious Island Dim Sum (8.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • NJ Spine and Wellness (7.9 miles)
  • Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (8.8 miles)
  • Raritan Bay (10.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island (8.3 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 (9.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Precious Blood (11.8 miles)

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