The Pines at Medford
185 Tuckerton Road · Medford, NJ · 08055 · 8569838500
180 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $165,409 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$165,409 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $300,000 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 5, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 5, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $165,409 |
| October 10, 2024 | Payment Denial | 56 days |
| July 3, 2023 | Fine | $134,591 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315176 · certified since July 21, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.