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Community Medical Center

99 NJ-37 Toms River, NJ 08755
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About Community Medical Center

The Community Medical Center is affiliated with RWJ Barnabas Health. It is located in Toms River, New Jersey. They provide hospital based recovery through the Peer Recovery Program. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.

The Peer Recovery Program includes treatment for opioid use disorder. They have recovery specialists who are in long term recovery from substance abuse disorder. They provide bedside intervention and peer recovery support. The case managers conduct the initial assessments and create a comprehensive case management plan. If any needs arise, the case managers coordinate with community agencies for additional services.

Aftercare may be available once you complete treatment. These services such as support groups and community resources provide ongoing support for long term recovery.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 592
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Jim King
2 months ago on Google
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I had my wife at this hospital 2 Times within 7 Days, Couldn't breathe, pains in her chest, Throwing up Diarrhea, Could not walk, She is a kidney transplant person on different types of Medicine for rejections, First time, They told her we hear something in your lungs, Could be pneumonia, Didn't treat it, They said it was Covid both times, She wasn't getting any better 3 weeks out, Took her to another hospital, They said she has nodules in her lung, Why didn't Community Hospital not say anything, They had no problem sending her home without any kind of medicine at all, Even after the first time, I asked about the pneumonia again, They blew us off And said Covid, The only reason we went there was because it's about 2 miles from us, Never again would I go there or recommend anyone to go there, And it's a shame that, don't go the extra distance, especially after they say we hear something in your lungs Just maybe they should have taken more extensive testing Am I going to lose my wife now Because of them being to quick to stick a test kit up your nose and say it Just Covid
Suzanne Heinen
2 months ago on Google
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I m curious why the girl doing intake didn t have to cover her tattoo of a shooting ak47 ? Nothing like being admitted by a wanna be gangster. Do better
Kassie Pozalante
2 months ago on Google
5
My experience with the birth of my son was truly amazing. Among the amazing nurses who took care of me, Shannon deserves a standing ovation. She made PP seamless and I couldn't thank her enough. My midwife, Dossa, was also amazing. Both ladies kept things calm and simple. There was another nurse, too, I believe her name was Rose or Rosie I really don't remember, and I feel awful but there were so many people who were so caring and considerate during my preparation for my sons birth and even after recovery.
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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
24-hour clinical care in New Jersey provides a setting where you can withdraw from alcohol or drugs under close monitoring of experienced medical staff. These trained professionals can intervene at any time if needed. They can prescribe medications to reduce cravings and physical discomfort. Mental health professionals are also available to address any emotional and psychological challenges you experience as you begin your recovery journey.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

  • wifi iconWifi

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Gary V. Lotano

Chair

Peter VanDyke

Vice Chair

Kimberly Veith

Treasurer

Jarrod Grasso

Secretary

Joseph Albanese

President of CMC Medical Staff

Judy Schmidt

CMC Auxiliary President

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (732) 557-8000
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99 NJ-37
Toms River, NJ 08755

Fact checked and written by:
Jenise Alvarez
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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Reviews of Community Medical Center

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2.8 (100 reviews)
Rose Noto
1 week ago
5

My husband had a wonderful 14-day stay, receiving exceptional medical care. The head nurse and her team were both compassionate and professional. Dr. Gabriella Vitiello, who oversaw his medical team, was truly outstanding. We could not ask for a better hospital stay. And thank you to Jill Miller (director of patient care) for always checking in with my husband to make sure he was receiving the best care. Thank you to all, Anthony and Rosemary Noto.

Shannon Ardise
1 week ago
1

This is potentially the worst hospital! I will never make the conscious decision to go here ever. My son was admitted to the ER for mono and was given fluids and Tylenol. He was moved to the 4th floor, where he shared a room with a patient who had pancreatic cancer. This did not make any sense at all. He declined rapidly with very little monitoring and eventually became SEPTIC!!! When we arrived back at the hospital (I just had a double mastectomy), we found NOTHING being done. It took me calling a knowledgeable friend and begging for HELP for something to happen. Finally, and luckily, we had him moved to the ICU and eventually transferred to New Brunswick to get proper care. NEVER go to Community unless it is for something simple like a broken finger. On a side note, the nurses in the ICU were excellent. You cannot find a doctor to speak to anywhere. That is why he had to be transferred, and I am thrilled he was. New Brunswick is excellent. ALSO....YOU ACTUALLY get ZERO STARS, but it would not allow me to post this without clicking one.

Kenneth Watson
2 weeks ago
3

Nurse Sky, Outstanding. 10 Star Elite Nurse Alex, Need training Nurse April, Outstanding.6 Star Nurse Kathy Outstanding.6 Star Nurse Steve. Outstanding.10 Star Elite Nures Teresa Needs training Nures Claudia Outstanding. 10 Stars Elite Nurse Kim Outstanding. 10 Stars Nurse Priali Outstanding. 6 Stars Nurse Diare Outstanding 10 Stars Elite Charge Nures: Julia Outstanding 10 Stars Elite. All techs 10 stars Tech: Narelle Outstanding 10 Stars elite. Tech: Eloisa Outstanding Room 4109A May 27 2025. Currently in the hospital. Major Headache issues. The light bad for my eyes and trigger my headache. Sunday Nurse Alex, turns on light with out warning me and tells me he's has to give me my pills. He tried to give me percocet and already told him and nurse Kathy, I dont like the way it makes me feel. The house doctor Aura, told Kathy to take it off day before. Nurse Teresa, Tuesday is very judgemental wouldn't give me any medication can hear her making statements to other people on the floor he doesn't need it he's acting. 7 hours with no medication and asking me do i know what medication was given. I told her give me the same medication Nurse Steve, gave me. Then she says I have no medication listed. Almost like she's playing a guessing games with me. I was in so much pain ask a tech can she call my sister on the emergency contact list. After that question was asked. Teresa, came in with Tylenol. I find it very strange, now medication is available. However, it was not strong enough. The Valium was what the doctor ordered 2 days prior.ect Now 7:30pm comes in Teresa, didn't even come in with next shift Nurse Claudia to introduce me. I feel Nurse Teresa, knew what she was doing treated me so bad. I believe she mind F the next shift. To be continued. I'm waiting to see how im being treated 7:30pm to 7:30am. Up date soon. Please pray for me. Lord help me.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Kenneth, we thank you for sharing your concerns with us - we have forwarded your review to our Patient Experience Team for their review and assistance. If you have additional information you would like to provide them, please call them at extension 18078 from the hospital room phone, or 732-557-8078 on your personal phone. Or, you can ask a member of your care team to reach out to the Patient Experience Team for follow up. <br>Thank you!
Regina Kovaleski
2 weeks ago
1

Please Please Please! Trust and believe these reviews. I had an equally horrendous experience at this hospital as many others. It’s too much to type. But I promise this hospital is dangerous.

Ben Sadowsky
1 month ago
5

Moving them to 5 Stars family member just had a basic visit and the staff was super friendly the docs were great just an amazing experience. The below review was 3 yrs ago. Nice friendly staff, a family member had a procedure done and we were very happy with the communication and help with all staff members.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hi Ben, we aim for every single patient or visitor that walks through our doors to experience exceptional care. People like you, who take the time to tell us what we are doing right, inspire us to constantly strive for excellence! Thank you and have a great day.
Herman Stark
1 month ago
1

THIS PLACE IS HORABLE MY MOTHER BEING TREATED LIKE JUST ANOTHER BODY WENT TO SEE HER SHE WAS LYING IN HER OWN URINE FOR HRS ASKED NURSE SEVERAL TIMES TO CLEAN HER UP NEVER CAME FINNALY FREINDS CAME AND CLEAND HER UP AND CHANGED HER DISGRACE WOUIL LIKE TO SEE IF IT WAS THERE PARENT PLUS STAFF POOR SERVICE ON PEOPLE NOBOD EVER ANSWERS CALLS AT STATION AND RETURNS CALLS I WOUILD NO RECAMEND ANYONE GO THERE

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Herman, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take your review seriously and would appreciate an opportunity to learn more details about your experience. Please call our Patient Experience Team at 732-557-8078.
Edna Winant
1 month ago
4

My daughter was in the hospital again from her own situation but staff did take excellent care of her, compassion and accommodating to her. They all took complete care of her and o felt at ease. Nurses and staff have the hardest job taking care of all walks of life and they deserve the upmost respect. A nurse is the hardest job kudos to them all.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for the review, Edna! We hope you and your family are feeling well and appreciate you taking the time out of your day to leave your feedback. We will share your sentiment with our staff.
Rich Breimann
1 month ago
1

My father was admitted to Community Medical Center on December 27, 2024, to be evaluated for a possible stroke. From the moment he arrived, I clearly informed the staff that he had advanced dementia and required close supervision, including a functioning bed alarm. While I believe the alarm may have been active, it clearly wasn’t enough—because when he tried to get out of bed, no one responded. Even the patient in the next bed called the nurses’ station, which was literally across the hallway. Yet it took over 15 minutes for anyone to come help. By then, it was too late—my father had already made it into the hallway, fallen, and fractured his hip. He was eventually discharged on January 2, 2025, but that fall had already set off a tragic chain of events. He spent the next two months in rehab, where he never regained the ability to walk. Six weeks after returning home, he passed away. In my view, that fall was the turning point. Had he been properly monitored—something I explicitly requested—he might still be alive today. There were some kind and competent individuals on staff, but clearly the facility is either dangerously understaffed or poorly managed, and neither excuse justifies the lack of attentiveness my father received. If your loved one has dementia or any condition that requires vigilant care, I strongly urge you to think twice before entrusting them to Community Medical Center. If they aren’t equipped to safely care for dementia patients, they should be honest about that from the outset. In our case, they were not—and the consequences were devastating.

Hesham Etaby
1 month ago
1

Doctors are OK, terrible nursing, the nurse who helped me remove my pants when I had a broken scapula robed $248 cash from my pocket! very sad!

Mary Zirpoli
1 month ago
5

We have never had a bad experience at this hospital. My husband was brought in on Tuesday as a potential stroke victim. The stroke team was on it so quickly & we had diagnosis & treatment plan within a half hour. Almost all of our doctors are affiliated with this hospital & we have always received superior care.

Jim King
1 month ago
1

I had my wife at this hospital 2 Times within 7 Days, Couldn't breathe, pains in her chest, Throwing up Diarrhea, Could not walk, She is a kidney transplant person on different types of Medicine for rejections, First time, They told her we hear something in your lungs, Could be pneumonia, Didn't treat it, They said it was Covid both times, She wasn't getting any better 3 weeks out, Took her to another hospital, They said she has nodules in her lung, Why didn't Community Hospital not say anything, They had no problem sending her home without any kind of medicine at all, Even after the first time, I asked about the pneumonia again, They blew us off And said Covid, The only reason we went there was because it's about 2 miles from us, Never again would I go there or recommend anyone to go there, And it's a shame that, don't go the extra distance, especially after they say we hear something in your lungs Just maybe they should have taken more extensive testing Am I going to lose my wife now Because of them being to quick to stick a test kit up your nose and say it Just Covid

Joanne and Brad Wixler
1 month ago
1

I am writing specifically about conduct of the security team during a recent visit to your facility. While the day shift staff was courteous and welcoming, my experience with the evening shift was markedly different and, frankly, disheartening. After returning to the facility following dinner, I encountered a noticeable decline in professionalism and basic courtesy from the security personnel on duty. The atmosphere shifted significantly—where earlier interactions were friendly and respectful, the later shift demonstrated a lack of attentiveness and decorum. It was apparent that the reduced presence of supervisory staff contributed to this change in behavior. Visitors, whether they are here to see a sick loved one or to celebrate the birth of a new family member, should always be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that was not the case during the evening hours of my visit.

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