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United Methodist Communities at the Shores
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 (opens Google Maps) · Cape May County · (609) 399-8505· 60 certified beds · avg 56 residents/day · certified since Feb 16, 1998 · 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 →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 29, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.31
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: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · 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 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. F-0644
The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. F-0655
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Feb 20, 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 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. · F-0809 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · from a complaint · F-0641 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Feb 20, 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. · F-0658 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 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 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | 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 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | D |
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: 4.31
New Jersey average: 3.88
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.91
New Jersey average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.93
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) | 4.31 | 3.88 | 3.95 | top 21% in New Jersey; top 29% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.91 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 17% in New Jersey; top 20% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.93 | 3.53 | 3.50 | top 21% in New Jersey; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.48 | top 15% in New Jersey; top 16% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 40.7 | 39.7 | 45.8 | bottom 46% in New Jersey; top 38% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 43.8 | 37.7 | 42.9 | bottom 35% in New Jersey; bottom 46% in the U.S. |
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 4.18, RN 0.88, weekend 3.81.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.18 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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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 →
Non profit - Church related
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conti, Joseph | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2025 |
| Ellis, Julie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2005 |
| Ellis, Julie | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2005 |
| Peterson, Robert | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2019 |
| Peterson, Robert | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2019 |
| Zauner, James | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2021 |
| Zauner, James | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2021 |
All 7 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
- "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
- "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
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?"
- "CMS reports 41% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 13 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Linwood, LLC | 5.3 mi | Linwood, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview | 8.0 mi | Ocean View, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 8.3 mi | Northfield, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Our Ladys Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare | 8.6 mi | Pleasantville, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Excel Care at Egg Harbor | 10.6 mi | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente | 11.5 mi | Cape May Court House, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Excel Care at the Pines | 12.0 mi | Atlantic City, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Preferred Care at Absecon | 13.2 mi | Absecon, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | 14.8 mi | Galloway Township, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Health Center at Galloway, the | 14.8 mi | Galloway Township, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Atlas Healthcare at Seashore Gardens | 14.8 mi | Galloway Township, NJ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 16.0 mi | Cape May Court House, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Cape May, NJ — 7 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Complete Care at Court House, LLC — Cape May Court House, NJ · overall 5/5
- North Cape Center — North Cape May, NJ · overall 3/5
- Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation — North Cape May, NJ · overall 2/5
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 315394.
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