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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 15th out of 258 homes in New Jersey.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 56m per day | ▲ 37% 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.
| 3h 3m per day | ▲ 37% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 11m per day | ▲ 50% 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 |
|
RN (Weekend)
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.
| 46m per day | ▲ 59% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #19 / 256Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 256 homes in New Jersey.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Lions Gate is legally operated by Sjf-ccrc, Inc., and administrated by Cristina Palella.
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
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
2 complaint inspections
9 routine inspections
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
2.0 deficiencies per inspection
New Jersey average: 2.0 deficiencies per inspection
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident care, including meal service, care planning, medication administration, infection control, and staffing ratios. Complaint investigations substantiated issues such as failure to serve meals with dignity, medication errors, and inadequate supervision leading to resident injury. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement over time, with the most recent survey free of deficiencies after several prior reports noted various compliance issues.
State average 4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
State average 20.9
State average 5.35
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).
100% better than State averageState average: 0.7
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.4
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
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.
Lions Gate is located in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.
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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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
135% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average ratio: 1.77:1
0% compared with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
4,166 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
101Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.7%
142% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
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%
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%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
12% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
13% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
80% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
23% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
6% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
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%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.78
14% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.22
9% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
22% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
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%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.7%
13% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.3%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
40% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
34.9%
35% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.6%
14% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Lions Gate is in the Laurelwood Corporate Center neighborhood of Voorhees Township.
The legal owner and operator of Lions Gate is Sjf-Ccrc, Inc..
Lions Gate has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NJ state health department records, Lions Gate's license number is 4002.
According to NJ state health department records, Lions Gate's license expires on February 28, 2026.
Cristina Palella is the administrator of Lions Gate.
Lions Gate has 110 beds.
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