Where To Get A COVID-19 Test In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The surge in coronavirus cases in recent days has brought with it a surge in the number of people seeking tests for COVID-19, which have become more difficult to get with the increased demand.

From Dec. 17 to Monday, Ocean County has recorded nearly 4,500 new coronavirus infections, the highest numbers since the start of the pandemic, according to the Ocean County Health Department. Of those, 793 new cases were identified in Toms River residents, the county health department's database shows.

The United States has faced a shortage of tests, with the more contagious omicron variant spreading and many getting tested to prepare for the holidays. President Joe Biden pledged Monday to ease the test shortage. The administration's steps will include using the Defense Production Act to increase production of at-home tests, but the president said federal efforts haven't gone far enough.

"Seeing how tough it was for some folks to get a test this weekend shows that we have more work to do," Biden said on a call with his administration's COVID-19 response team and a group of governors.

The New Jersey Department of Health also recently began offering free, at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. UPS will ship the kit with next-day delivery, and a health care professional will virtually walk patients through the tests and answer questions. Find more info here.

Here's what to know about Toms River's local testing centers, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder:

Walgreens 6321
2479 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old

Family First Urgent Care - Toms River
1851 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-2001
Rapid Testing Results in 19.8 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Appointment Required

Silverton Pharmacy
1824 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-4788
Rapid Testing Results in 20 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Screening Required
Register through https://www.medbarhealth.com/silverton Park in designated parking spot for a test

CVS Pharmacy
1795 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 279-1431
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required

Chai Urgent Care - Lakewood
400 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 994-2424
Rapid Testing Results in 18 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 3-5 Days
Screening Required
Testing Available for All Ages

CVS Pharmacy
198 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 901-5445
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required
Screening Required

Walgreens 1315
2353 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old

CVS Pharmacy
1357 Lakewood Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-2376
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required

Rite Aid #10512
811 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-3440
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old

Rite Aid #10515
220 Route 70, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 942-9469
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old

CityMD Urgent Care- Toms River
970 Hooper Avenue, Suite 2, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 504-7104

Walgreens 4919
1158 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Rapid Testing Results in 24 Hours
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Screening Required
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old

Rite Aid #10514
1726 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-1199
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old

Rite Aid #10513
2 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-0022
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old

Immediate Care Medical Walk-in Toms River
1 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 281-3201
Schedule Appointment Rapid Testing Results in 30 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2-4 Days
Testing Available for Children 12+ Years Old

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 we ask that you visit the Malboro, Edison, Hazlet, or Brick locations. Call for more information, or book your visit online. COVID-19 PCR testing is still available at all locations for both walk-ins and for patients using our online check-in portal. Due to the high volume, supply for a rapid test may be limited, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Quest Diagnostics
548 Commons Way, Bldg E, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 505-1799
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Appointment Required

COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to you. See if you're eligible and book an appointment at QuestCOVID19.com.

Medical Mall Pharmacy - Toms River
9 Hospital Drive, Suite # B3, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-4747
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 6+ Years Old

Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care- Toms River
9 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 818-0004
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Appointment Required

For COVID-19 testing, please call to be initially evaluated over the phone or call once getting to the parking lot for further instructions.

CVS Pharmacy
1600 NJ-35, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
(732) 793-2890
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required
Screening Required

Walgreens 10695
1311 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old

Rite Aid #02707
31 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 914-1470
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old

CVS Pharmacy
300 Atlantic City Blvd, Beachwood, NJ 08722
(732) 349-5055
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required

Quest Diagnostics
600 Mule Rd, Unit 24A, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 818-0575
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Appointment Required

COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to you. See if you're eligible and book an appointment at QuestCOVID19.com.

FOR VETERANS:

James J. Howard Veterans' Outpatient Clinic
970 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 206-8900
Appointment Required
Physician Order Required

VA offers coronavirus testing for veterans who are enrolled in VA health care and meet CDC criteria for testing. If you are a veteran with symptoms of COVID-19, call your VA health care team or your VA facility's advice nurse.

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