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Lions Gate

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Voorhees Township, NJ

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1100 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 View map

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Lions Gate accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Lions Gate accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lions Gate

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.

Facility Direct Line (310) 449-9200

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 16m per day

vs avg

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +100% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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 2m per day	▲ 50% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	1h 42m per day	▲ 82% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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 59m per day	▲ 34% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	5h 17m per day	▲ 53% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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.	12m per day	▲ 100% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	45m per day	▲ 53% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

50 days

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

Occupancy rate

92%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

101 / 110

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027

License Number04002

CMS Certification Number315499

Lions Gate is legally operated by Lions Gate, and administered by Cristina Palella.

Officers

Brian Zell, Dave Thompson, Ian Meklinsky, Mark Rosen, Mark Adler, Meredith Becker, Michael Frankel, Naomi Schimmer

Long Term Care

110 units

Total beds

110 units

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 43 deficiencies 11 inspections 2 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard 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 2021 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	18	This facility has 139% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (43 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 139% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	8.6	3.6	This facility has 139% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (8.6 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 139% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.9	2	This facility has 95% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3.9 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 95% worse

Deficiency breakdown

21 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	11	9	This facility has 22% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (11 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 22% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.	2	3	This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better

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

February 13, 2025 inspection found 11 deficiencies including failure to serve meals with dignity, medication errors, infection control lapses, and fire safety and emergency preparedness failures.
Complaint investigation in February 2025 confirmed narcotic drug diversion, forged signatures, delayed reporting by six days, and multiple medication management and security violations.
September 17, 2024 complaint investigation found failure to meet minimum staff-to-resident ratios on two shifts, though no resident harm was documented.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

4.67

State average N/A

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 5 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

14 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 5 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

Total staff 419

Employees 218

Contractors 201

Staff to resident ratio 4.15 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 89

Average shift 7.9 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 64,530

Nursing staff breakdown

9.1 hours

114

8 hours

209

8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

4,117 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 137 Licensed Practical Nurse: 59 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	72	137	209	26,989	92	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	55	59	114	15,349	92	100%	8
Registered Nurse	18	0	18	5,456	92	100%	9.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	25	0	25	3,951	92	100%	6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	8	0	8	3,425	91	99%	9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	9	0	9	1,808	87	95%	7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	7	0	7	1,622	83	90%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	1,311	83	90%	6.9
Mental Health Service Worker	3	0	3	983	64	70%	8.2
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	890	77	84%	7.1
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	495	68	74%	7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	466	57	62%	7.6
Administrator	1	0	1	432	54	59%	8
Qualified Activities Professional	4	0	4	424	64	70%	6.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	392	49	53%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	392	49	53%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	74	34	37%	2.1
Medical Director	1	0	1	42	36	39%	1.2
Other Physician	1	0	1	30	15	16%	2

209 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

114 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

18 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

25 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

8 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 99%

9 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 95%

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 90%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 90%

3 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 84%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 74%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 62%

1 Administrator

% of Days 59%

4 Qualified Activities Professional

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 53%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 53%

3 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 37%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 39%

1 Other Physician

% of Days 16%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 11.7

72% worse than State average

State average: 6.8

Functional decline score 23.5

89% worse than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.8%

87% worse than State average

State average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 26.7%

142% worse than State average

State average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.0%

57% worse than State average

State average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 3.6%

48% worse than State average

State average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.4%

12% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

13% worse than State average

State average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.2%

9% better than State average

State average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 2.3%

80% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 13.6%

23% worse than State average

State average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.6%

6% better than State average

State average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 97.4%

In line with State average

State average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.78

14% better than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.22

9% worse than State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Average State avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.4%

22% better than State average

State average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 94.1%

18% better than State average

State average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 28.7%

13% worse than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 8.3%

In line with State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.5%

40% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 34.9%

35% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 57.6%

14% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 101

Medicare

32.7% of residents

Medicaid

39.6% of residents

Private pay or other

27.7% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Lions Gate from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 87.2% ↓ 3.1pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$5.9M ↓ ~$397.5K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $15.0M ↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Operating Margin -18.5% ↑ 0.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.2%	94.8%	83.2%	89.1%	88.9%	87.3%	89.1%	93.9%	89.1%	71.0%	81.1%	90.3%	87.2%
Beds	78	78	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110
Net Income	-$951,669	-$1,735,786	-$2,604,326	-$6,005,237	-$3,743,171	-$3,017,751	-$1,017,193	-$2,266,130	-$409,062	$973,913	$9,276,004	-$4,695,720	-$646,243
Gross Revenue	$21,847,206	$22,662,013	$27,348,825	$23,614,258	$28,772,144	$31,261,269	$32,598,864	$34,739,854	$34,920,005	$30,436,672	$33,823,041	$37,717,417	$41,758,809
Operating Expenses	$21,556,847	$22,240,286	$26,513,668	$29,155,967	$29,322,826	$29,325,593	$29,004,330	$29,743,240	$30,256,362	$31,043,800	$32,083,019	$35,565,531	$38,149,808
Net Patient Income	-$1,843,196	-$2,301,104	-$3,447,225	-$5,204,652	-$4,261,682	-$4,220,620	-$2,853,072	-$2,484,941	-$2,965,079	-$5,735,810	-$4,873,337	-$5,549,572	-$5,947,024
Net Patient Revenue	$19,713,651	$19,939,182	$23,066,443	$23,951,315	$25,061,144	$25,104,973	$26,151,258	$27,258,299	$27,291,283	$25,307,990	$27,209,682	$30,015,959	$32,202,784
Payroll Costs	$8,412,644	$8,968,122	$10,317,795	$10,926,245	$10,231,134	$10,301,385	$10,539,272	$10,013,908	$10,170,411	$11,921,325	$12,007,254	$13,346,497	$15,010,188
Operating Margin %	-9.4%	-11.5%	-14.9%	-21.7%	-17.0%	-16.8%	-10.9%	-9.1%	-10.9%	-22.7%	-17.9%	-18.5%	-18.5%
Medicare %	14.4%	15.4%	28.8%	23.6%	23.7%	25.1%	23.5%	24.3%	23.0%	22.5%	19.4%	19.2%	21.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	47.6%	40.8%	46.7%	40.7%	15.2%	12.8%	39.3%	38.4%	36.9%	33.6%	35.7%	37.6%
Private %	85.6%	37.0%	30.4%	29.7%	35.6%	59.7%	63.7%	36.3%	38.6%	40.5%	47.0%	45.0%	41.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$735	$737	$704	$669	$702	$714	$731	$723	$763	$885	$836	$828	$920
Cost/Day	$803	$822	$809	$815	$821	$834	$811	$789	$846	$1,086	$985	$981	$1,089
Avg Length of Stay	229.3 days	190.6 days	84.5 days	80.6 days	84.0 days	69.1 days	63.3 days	63.7 days	50.0 days	61.6 days	59.8 days	56.9 days	50.2 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$32.2M

Net patient income

-$5.9M

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$32.2M

Net patient income

-$5.9M

Other income

$5.3M

Payroll costs

$15.0M 46.6% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$23.1M

Total costs

$38.1M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 16 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 68%

Private pay 30%

Medicaid 2%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 58%

Private pay 36%

Medicaid 5%

1.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Voorhees Township's city center to Lions Gate's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.99 miles to nearest hospital (Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital)

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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.


Lions Gate	NH AL IL MC	Voorhees Township (Laurelwood Corporate Center)	-	110	A	56	-
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What neighborhood is Lions Gate in?

Lions Gate is in the Laurelwood Corporate Center neighborhood of Voorhees Township.

Is Lions Gate in a walkable area?

Lions Gate has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Lions Gate?

According to NJ state health department records, Lions Gate's license number is 04002.

When does Lions Gate's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Lions Gate's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Lions Gate?

Lions Gate's occupancy is 92%.

Does Lions Gate operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Lions Gate is registered as a non-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Lions Gate?

Cristina Palella is the administrator of Lions Gate.

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Lions Gate

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

209 Certified Nursing Assistant

114 Licensed Practical Nurse

18 Registered Nurse

25 Other Dietary Services Staff

8 Clinical Nurse Specialist

9 Respiratory Therapy Technician

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

4 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Mental Health Service Worker

4 Physical Therapy Aide

4 Qualified Social Worker

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

4 Qualified Activities Professional

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

3 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

1 Other Physician

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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