Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center sits at 859 W Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005, and folks around here know it as Barnegat Nursing & Rehab, which is a nursing facility with about 116 beds, though some sources say 120, and they're certified for Medicare and Medicaid, so many people with different insurance plans can use the services here, and the place is especially known for helping people who need both long-term and short-term health care, because they offer post-hospital care, rehabilitation, and even help folks recover from things like surgery, illness, or injury, and they support a wide range of needs from nursing home services to specialized care for memory issues like Alzheimer's and dementia, plus conditions like Parkinson's disease and strokes.
There's a strong team with professional nurses and doctors on site 24/7, so medical care's always right there, and therapists give physical, occupational, and speech therapies, with services available up to seven days a week in their rehabilitation department, and for those who need special help, they handle things like wound care, pain management, enteral therapy, respiratory care, and medication support, while still providing regular check-ins and medication monitoring around the clock.
People living here, whether short-term or long-term, can expect help with simple things like dressing, grooming, bathing, laundry, and housekeeping, and there are personal care assistants to help every day, and each room includes amenities like kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, safety features, cable TV, and there's always maintenance and regular cleaning, alongside a fire sprinkler system for safety.
There's a dining room where meals are served on-site, and residents can spend time in the activities room, use guest parking and Wi-Fi, go to the fitness center, or get a haircut at the salon or barbershop; transportation services help folks get to appointments, too, and social programs like games, arts and crafts, health classes, and wellness activities happen regularly, along with monthly breakfasts and talks to help people meet each other and learn new things, which helps the atmosphere feel like family, especially since the care team is known for sticking around for years.
For families worried about safety and care for loved ones with memory concerns or dementia, the campus is secure and calm, and the setting near Long Beach Island shore towns means it's a peaceful spot. Barnegat Nursing & Rehab also keeps a culture of patient-centered care, focusing on satisfaction and tailored care plans, and they accept many private insurance companies as well as long-term care insurance, so plenty of people find help that fits their needs. The website is www.barnegatrehab.com, and there are options to schedule a tour or message the staff online. Everything at Barnegat focuses on helping folks stay as comfortable, safe, and independent as possible while staying a part of the wider community.