Certificate of Need Application for New Acute Care Hospital in Tinton Falls Deemed Complete

On Oct 20, 2025

The New Jersey Department of Health has advanced RWJBarnabas Health system’s plans to build a 252-bed modern acute care hospital in Tinton Falls on the Vogel Medical Campus.

The Department of Health notified RWJBarnabas that the system’s Certificate of Need application has been deemed complete, allowing the proposed project to move forward to the next phase of the review and approval process. The decision signifies that all required documentation and information for the application have been submitted and accepted for review by the State.

Located just five miles away from Monmouth Medical Center’s Long Branch campus, the Vogel Medical Campus at Fort Monmouth in Tinton Falls, will include the Specialty and Cancer Care Center and the proposed new, modern acute care hospital.

“RWJBarnabas Health is building a healthcare model for the future right here in Monmouth County,” said Eric Carney, president and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood. “Our bold vision includes new and improved facilities designed to meet the evolving needs of our community, driven by the expertise of our providers and feedback from our patients.”

“Once approved, the new, modern hospital will elevate healthcare for patients, families, and caregivers across Monmouth County,” said Carney. “We are prioritizing the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care at an easily accessible location near the Garden State Parkway and other major roadways.”

Monmouth Medical Center’s Long Branch campus will continue to provide patients with health services including critical emergency and behavioral healthcare, as well as overnight observation beds.

“We are reaffirming our commitment to Long Branch by continuing to invest in Monmouth Medical Center,” Carney added. “Upgrading this facility will allow us to continue providing high-quality healthcare in Long Branch well into the future, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of the community for generations to come.”

According to RWJBarnabas Health, the proposed 252-bed acute care hospital will feature all-private inpatient rooms, modern design, innovative medicine and cutting-edge technology to enhance the patient experience and the highest-quality outcomes. It will include emergency and surgical services, radiology, and all other critical support services. It will also include easier access with ample and well-lit parking, clear walking paths and security stations for enhanced safety.

The 150,000-square foot Specialty and Cancer Care Center at the Vogel Medical Campus will provide outpatient cancer care in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute – New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. It will offer innovative treatment options such as precision medicine and cellular therapies, and access to the latest clinical trials. The outpatient center will also offer surgical and imaging services, physician offices and support services. Construction is currently underway and anticipated to be completed in late 2026.

Plans to redesign the Long Branch campus include maintaining essential services and facility improvements focused on centralizing care and creating greater efficiency and ease of access. These planned renovations feature updates to the largest patient care tower and the building’s façade, along with added parking. This transformation will directly benefit patients, caregivers, and families and ensure that Monmouth Medical Center continues to meet the evolving needs of the community, including underserved populations, for decades to come.

“The Long Branch campus will continue to provide essential emergency services, while the new acute care hospital in Tinton Falls, with its close proximity to the Garden State Parkway and other major roadways, will bring Monmouth Medical Center’s nationally recognized clinical care closer to more people we serve across the county and region,” said Mary Anne Nagy, chairperson of the Monmouth Medical Center Board of Trustees.

“Our continued investment is driven by patient feedback, as we endeavor to enhance every aspect of the patient experience at all stages of a hospital visit—from arrival and check-in to care, recovery, and discharge,” said Ann M. Szapor, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer, Monmouth Medical Center. “By investing in modern upgrades and innovative technology, we have the power to elevate compassionate, dignified care for everyone we serve.”

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