Excel Care at the Pines
29 North Vermont Ave · Atlantic City, NJ · 08401 · 6093448900
151 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.68 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315317 · certified since December 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.