United Methodist Communities at the Shores
2201 Bay Avenue · Ocean City, NJ · 08226 · 6093998505
60 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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 September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 14, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 5, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315394 · certified since February 16, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.