United Methodist Communities at Pitman
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Pitman, NJ

United Methodist Communities at Pitman

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Pitman, NJ

Overview of United Methodist Communities at Pitman

United Methodist Communities at Pitman sits in Gloucester County, New Jersey, offering a full range of senior care under one roof: nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With a Walk Score of 68, the area is moderately walkable, so families visiting can run a few errands on foot between stops. Pitman Manor, Inc. operates the community, with Christine King serving as administrator.

The building holds 178 beds and is currently about two-thirds full, with 118 residents in place. Nursing care runs deep here: residents receive roughly four hours of total nursing attention each day, split between registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. That’s paired with round-the-clock staffing and on-site rehabilitation, so residents recovering from a hospital stay or managing a chronic condition don’t have to leave the building for physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

For residents living with memory loss, the community runs a dedicated program called Tapestries, and its Transitions offering supports residents whose care needs are shifting over time. Meals are organized through a structured dining and menu program, served across two separate dining rooms. Beyond meals, residents can spend time in the library and reading room, relax in the lounges, or stop by the on-site beauty salon and barber shop.

Coverage is flexible: the community takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have more than one way to finance a stay. State inspections here have centered on care planning and documentation, along with dietary and food service, the kind of administrative and nutritional review that shapes day-to-day operations at nursing homes across New Jersey.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 72 Rank #331 / 422Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 331st out of 422 homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #184 / 484Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 484 homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
54 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #124 / 343Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 343 homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 343. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83.3% This home usually has availability
Higher than the New Jersey average: 74.6%
Occupied beds
60 / 72

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 5 days
License Number030801

Ownership & Operating Entity

United Methodist Communities at Pitman is legally operated by United Methodist Communities At Pitman, and administered by Ms. Michele Matthews.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Doug Fullman, Joseph Zigler, Nona Ostrove, Virginia Cetuk

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
72 units
Total beds
72 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour security and emergency alert systems.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Library
Activities
Salon
Gardening
Parking
Landscaped Grounds
ActivitiesThere are various activities including live music, creative workshops, and fitness classes
Specific ProgramsDining & Menus, Independent Lifestyles, Memory Care (Tapestries™), Transitions

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NJ average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2521 This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (25 vs. NJ avg 21).↑ 19% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.81.76 This facility has 2% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↑ 2% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 149 This facility has had 56% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (14 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 56% more
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 64 This facility has had 50% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (6 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 33 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near United Methodist Communities at Pitman

Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pitman's city center to United Methodist Communities at Pitman's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Lions Gate
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Voorhees Township (Laurelwood Corporate Center)
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 121
Rank #210 / 422
No
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 47
Rank #165 / 484
Lions GateCristina Palella
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #47 / 343
A11
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 18
Rank #284 / 409
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #250 / 409
United Methodist Communities at Pitman
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pitman (The Grove)
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 121
Rank #331 / 422
No
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 47
Rank #184 / 484
United Methodist Communities At PitmanMs. Michele Matthews
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #124 / 343
-14
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 18
Rank #320 / 409
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #250 / 409

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

United Methodist Communities at Pitman is located in Pitman, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about United Methodist Communities at Pitman

What neighborhood is United Methodist Communities at Pitman in?

United Methodist Communities at Pitman is in the The Grove neighborhood of Pitman.

Is United Methodist Communities at Pitman in a walkable area?

United Methodist Communities at Pitman has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of United Methodist Communities at Pitman?

According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities at Pitman's license number is 030801.

When does United Methodist Communities at Pitman's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities at Pitman's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at United Methodist Communities at Pitman?

United Methodist Communities at Pitman's occupancy is 83.3%.

Are pets allowed at United Methodist Communities at Pitman?

No, United Methodist Communities at Pitman has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of United Methodist Communities at Pitman?

Ms. Michele Matthews is the administrator of United Methodist Communities at Pitman.

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