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Total health inspections
3
State average 4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Lions Gate
Senior Communities Home
Lions Gate
Senior Communities Home
Located in Voorhees, New Jersey, Lions Gate offers a liberating and vibrant lifestyle for the golden years. This community stands as a safe and active haven, providing a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation services. With skilled nursing and a life-plan community, residents can enjoy resort-style living in a serene and peaceful suburban setting, exuding a classic feel that feels just like home. Each detail, from furniture selection to interior design, radiates a warm familial charm, making it easy for residents to engage in various activities and unleash their creativity.
Lions Gate boasts an array of campus amenities that add to the enchanting living experience. From a gift shop to a library and a computer center, residents can explore diverse interests. The community also features a heated pool and spa, complemented by concierge services. For socializing with friends, there’s a restaurant-style dining area and a bar or lounge. Adding to the convenience and pleasure of living, Lions Gate offers a game room, a salon, and a barber shop. These delightful touches are just some of what Lions Gate has in store for its residents.
Lions Gate is proud to be a Kosher community and an agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
110
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.2%
Residents per day (avg)
99
Occupancy rate
87.2%
Residents per day (avg)
99
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
16 days
Private pay
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$47.1M
Operating deficit
-$646.2K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$47,059,590.00
Operating deficit
$-646,243.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$35.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$47.7M
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy Rate
92%
Occupied Beds
101 of 110
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
February 28, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
4002
CMS Certification Number:
315499
Ownership & operating entity
Lions Gate is legally operated by SJF-CCRC, INC., and administrated by CRISTINA PALELLA.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Brian Zell, Dave Thompson, Ian Meklinsky, Mark Rosen, Mark Adler, Meredith Becker, Michael Frankel, Naomi Schimmer
Type Of Units
Long Term Care
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Types of Care at Lions Gate
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
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.
11 visits/inspections
2 complaint inspections
9 routine inspections
Routine Scope And Severity
F – Moderate Concern
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Latest inspection
Date:November 19, 2025
22 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
21 deficiencies identified during routine visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Senior Communities around New Jersey
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Montvale
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Yes
-
10
MONTVALE OPCO, LLC
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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Lions Gate
-55%
+36%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Voorhees Township
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No
A
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SJF CCRC, INC
87.2%
$41,758,809.00
$12,536,306.00
30%
98.60
5.2724
-
14
-
-55%+36%+13%
Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation
+2%
-1%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
West Orange
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Yes
-
25
GREEN HILL INC
82.9%
$12,326,582.00
$5,010,806.00
40.7%
87.50
3.8455
1
25
1
+2%-1%+8%
Howell Senior Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Howell Township
-
No
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7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Lions Gate
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
MC
Community:
Voorhees Township
Bed Count:
110
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SJF CCRC, INC
CCN:
315499
Occupancy:
87.2%
Home Revenue:
$41,758,809.00
Payroll Costs:
$12,536,306.00
Payroll %:
30%
Avg Residents/Day:
98.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2724
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-55%
-55%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
HC
MC
Community:
West Orange
Bed Count:
77
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
GREEN HILL INC
CCN:
315416
Occupancy:
82.9%
Home Revenue:
$12,326,582.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,010,806.00
Payroll %:
40.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
87.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8455
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
25
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%Places of interest near Lions Gate
1.7 miles from city center — 5.99 miles to nearest hospital (Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital)
1100 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
421
Total Staff
210
Employees
211
Contractors
64,684
Total Hours (Quarter)
88
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 9.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 141 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 186 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
345 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
30 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
5 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
24 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.4%
of total hours from contractors
4,166 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 80
Certified Nursing Assistant: 126
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 126 | 186 | 27,030 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 61 | 80 | 141 | 15,274 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,913 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 23 | 0 | 23 | 4,960 | 91 | 100% | 6.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,923 | 88 | 97% | 8.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,848 | 87 | 96% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,700 | 89 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,426 | 82 | 90% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,007 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 915 | 78 | 86% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 468 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 5 | 0 | 5 | 455 | 72 | 79% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 285 | 46 | 51% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 83 | 34 | 37% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 38 | 42% | 1.2 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
14
Citations per inspection
4.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
14 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
101
Total Residents
Medicare
33
(32.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
40
(39.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
28
(27.7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.7
72% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.5
89% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
87% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.7%
142% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.0%
57% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
48% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
12% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
13% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
80% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
23% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
6% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
22% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.1%
18% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lions Gate based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.2%
↓ 3.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$646,243
↑ ~$4.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$15,663,468
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.6%
↑ 10.9pp vs 2022
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