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Excel Care at the Pines
29 North Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (opens Google Maps) · Atlantic County · (609) 344-8900· 151 certified beds · avg 130 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1992 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: EXCELCARE (8 facilities, chain avg rating 2.3★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Apr 6, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
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Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 28 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. F-0607
The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program. F-0882
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. F-0656
View all 28 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program. · F-0882 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. · F-0868 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · F-0725 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · F-0732 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. · F-0800 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman. · F-0577 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention. · F-0947 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 14).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 14
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 14 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew Jersey averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: Not reported
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: Not reported
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: Not reported
New Jersey average: 3.53
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | — | 3.88 | 3.95 | — |
| Registered Nurse hours | — | 0.67 | 0.69 | — |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | — | 3.53 | 3.50 | — |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | — | 0.50 | 0.48 | — |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 39.7 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 37.7 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total —, RN —, weekend —.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (— here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Sam | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/27/2021 |
| Frankel, Eliyahu | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 40% | 12/27/2021 |
| Ornstein, Marton | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 8% | 12/27/2021 |
| Tzufon LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 12% | 12/27/2021 |
| ZBL Regency Opco, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 60% | 12/27/2021 |
| Attentive Healthcare LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Fahey, Stephanie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2024 |
| Fahey, Stephanie | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2024 |
| Frankel, Eliyahu | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Frankel, Eliyahu | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Grandison Nursing | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Kelly, Brendan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Kelly, Brendan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Loffler, Abraham | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| Martin Friedman Cpa, P.C. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| ZBL Regency Opco, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
All 17 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Excelcare — 8 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Excel Care at Wayne — Wayne, NJ · overall 1/5
- Excelcare at Lewes LLC — Lewes, DE · overall 2/5abuse
- Excelcare at Newark LLC — Newark, DE · overall 2/5
- Excelcare at Wilmington LLC — Wilmington, DE · overall 3/5abuse
- Buckingham at Norwood, the — Norwood, NJ · overall 2/5
- Excel Care at Dover — Dover, NJ · overall 2/5
- Excel Care at Egg Harbor — Egg Harbor Township, NJ · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
- "Who is your infection preventionist, and what training do they have?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "How does your quality committee work, and can you share an example of a problem it identified and fixed?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 17 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare | 6.2 mi | Pleasantville, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Preferred Care at Absecon | 6.8 mi | Absecon, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Excel Care at Egg Harbor | 6.9 mi | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 7.0 mi | Northfield, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Complete Care at Linwood, LLC | 9.0 mi | Linwood, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Atlas Healthcare at Seashore Gardens | 9.8 mi | Galloway Township, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Health Center at Galloway, the | 10.1 mi | Galloway Township, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | 10.2 mi | Galloway Township, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| United Methodist Communities at the Shores | 12.0 mi | Ocean City, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 14.6 mi | Little Egg Harbor TW, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 17.7 mi | Little Egg Harbor TW, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview | 20.0 mi | Ocean View, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Atlantic, NJ — 10 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare — Hammonton, NJ · overall 1/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315317.