Ocean Care Center
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Hours
Open 24 Hours
Wait Time:
28 Minute(s)
New patients arrive frequently, and some patients require more immediate attention regardless of when they arrive. Your wait time may differ from what is listed at the time of a patient's arrival. Wait times represent an average time from arrival to being seen by a clinician. Wait times are refreshed every 30 minutes. Wait times are provided for informational purposes only and cannot be guaranteed upon arrival. They may remain subject to change at all times without notice. When "NA" is displayed, wait time is unavailable.
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Laboratory Services:
Imaging Services
Medical Care in Point Pleasant at Ocean Care Center
When you need immediate medical attention, you want care you can trust, close to home. Ocean Care Center gives you access to emergency medicine physicians and advanced services from Hackensack Meridian Health, with the convenience of a local setting and free, easy parking.
24/7 Emergency Services
Receive exceptional emergency medical care with minimal to no wait times, day or night. Our satellite emergency department is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and technicians from our trusted Hackensack Meridian Health network. We offer the same capabilities as a traditional emergency department, excluding trauma cases.
Important Note: Ocean Care Center is a satellite emergency department, not an urgent care center. Your visit will be billed as an emergency department visit.
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Animal/insect bites
- Asthma
- Broken bones/sprains
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Ear and eye infections
- Head injuries without loss of consciousness
- Lacerations and sutures
- Suspected poisoning
- Vomiting and diarrhea
On-Site Lab & Imaging Services
Get clear, quick results from our on-site laboratory and imaging services. We use advanced technology to provide precise and accurate diagnostic information. Walk-ins are welcome for most tests, giving you a convenient way to get the answers you need.
Laboratory Services No appointment is necessary for most tests. Please call to confirm any special requirements for your specific test(s).
For onsite lab work and imaging services that are walk-in or scheduled, this will be billed not as an emergency visit.
- Contact: 732-295-6377
- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Diagnostic & Imaging Services
- Walk-ins welcome for X-rays and EKG tests.
- CT scans are available by appointment only.
- Make an Appointment: 732-836-4025
- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a satellite emergency department and an urgent care center? A satellite emergency department (ED) is an extension of a hospital's emergency services, equipped to handle serious medical conditions. An urgent care center typically handles less serious issues. Your visit to the Ocean Care Center will be billed as an Emergency Department visit, which may affect your copay and insurance coverage.
Do I need an appointment for emergency services? No appointment is needed for emergency care. The Emergency Department at Ocean Care Center is open 24/7 for walk-in medical emergencies.
Who is Ocean Care Center affiliated with? The Ocean Care Center is a satellite emergency department of Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center in Brick and a proud member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family. You get the expertise of New Jersey's largest health network, right in your community.
The Ocean Care Center is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family.