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

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

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-day2.683.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.620.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.45≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year52%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 3, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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.