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

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Pitman, NJ
535 N Oak Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of United Methodist Communities at Pitman

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United Methodist Communities at Pitman situated in the quiet residential area of Oak Avenue, Pitman, NJ, is a trusted Continuing Care Retirement Community that provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Offering 72 comfortable beds, the community ensures seniors are well-cared for within its quaint and welcoming premises. United Methodist Communities at Pitman goes above and beyond to deliver the utmost comfort and medical expertise for seniors to thrive in their healing journey.

Residents can also explore a variety of hobbies and rekindle old interests through engaging activities and nourishing programs. The community serves delicious and nutritious meals to cater to dietary restrictions and tastes. United Methodist Communities at Pitman is ideal for seniors who aim to live a blissful retirement while receiving the best possible care for their special needs and preferences.

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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 11m per day ▲ 73% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 23m per day ▼ 59% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 14m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 20m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 6m per day ■ Avg State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 48m per day ▲ 66% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #453 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 453rd out of 560 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #255 / 638Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th out of 638 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #195 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 478 homes in New Jersey for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 478. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
60 / 72
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
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

Private Apartments
Onsite Physical
Occupational Speech Therapy
Two Spacious Dining Rooms
Comfortable Lounges
Library And Reading Room
Activities Center
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Gardening Area
Ample Surface Parking For Residents And Visitors
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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 29 deficiencies 14 inspections 5 complaint investigations

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.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 4 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (61% above)
• Deficiencies per year (60% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% above)
• Complaint investigations (67% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

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. 2918 This facility has 61% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (29 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 61% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 4.83 This facility has 60% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4.8 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 60% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.12 This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.1 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 5% worse
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 30 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
24 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0
6 Complaint deficiencies NJ avg: 5.0

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 53 This facility has 67% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 67% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
  • The September 27, 2024 routine survey identified 10 deficiencies including staffing shortages, incomplete transfer forms, and multiple Life Safety Code violations involving fire safety and equipment maintenance.
  • A July 14, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated six deficiencies in resident care, staffing ratios, infection control, and food handling, showing ongoing issues despite prior citations.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average State avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.92
56% better than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.79
29% better than State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average State avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.0%
29% better than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.8%
29% better than State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.7%
13% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 63.4%
18% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 67.8%
34% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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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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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. Moderately 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%.

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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