United Methodist Communities At The Shores
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Ocean City, NJ
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United Methodist Communities At The Shores

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Ocean City, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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United Methodist Communities At The Shores accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of United Methodist Communities at the Shores

United Methodist Communities at the Shores is a 255-bed skilled nursing facility operated by the nonprofit United Methodist Homes of New Jersey. The campus handles long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory support through its proprietary Tapestries™ program. Shared spaces include a fitness center and a beauty salon, situated in a rural location carrying a Walk Score of 1. Admissions focus heavily on brief post-acute recovery, resulting in an average resident stay of 46 days. Business records reflect significant operational headwinds, as the property carries a 2024 operating loss of $1.3 million and runs at a low 47% occupancy rate.

Public health databases verify strong professional nursing investments paired with a highly favorable regulatory trajectory. Registered nurse care averages 44% above the New Jersey baseline, while physical therapy hours run 50% ahead of state norms, helping drive a short-term community discharge success rate that beats the state average by 20%. Oversight profiles note zero history of federal financial fines or substantiated consumer complaints, culminating in a standard November 2025 inspection that turned up zero deficiencies.

This clean scan follows minor historical markings from earlier cycles, such as care plan documentation gaps in August 2025 and food storage or ventilation items in 2021. While short-term rehabilitation files show strong numbers, long-stay tracking data reveals clear vulnerabilities for permanent residents, noting below-average marks for physical functional preservation, fall prevention, and incontinence management.

Interested individuals exploring regional post-acute rehabilitation or short-term physical therapy options can read over these state profiles to gauge the provider’s current performance. Since the official tracking documentation records low building utilization and extended-care clinical vulnerabilities alongside excellent professional staffing hours, a zero-deficiency recent inspection, and strong short-term discharge data, the paperwork describes a facility highly optimized for brief rehabilitation stays.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg. ▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 64.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 64.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 30.4% Below NJ avg. ▼ 30.4% Below NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs New Jersey averages

Rank #65 / 284Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 284 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 284 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 65th out of 284 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 6m

6% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
58m
+41% 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.
50m
−11% 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 22m
+6% 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 44m
+8% 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.
8m
+41% 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.
39m
+34% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
120
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
46 days
Bed community size
255-bed community Rank #22 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
47%
Rank #436 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 436th 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.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
120 / 255
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
License Number20A002
CMS Certification Number315394

Ownership & Operating Entity

United Methodist Communities At The Shores is administered by Mr. James Zauner.

Owner NameUnited Methodist Homes Of Nj

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Salon
Activities
Specific ProgramsDining & Menus, Independent Lifestyles, Memory Care (Tapestries™), Transitions, Hospice & Palliative Care

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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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 26 deficiencies 3 inspections

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 2021 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (44% 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. 2618 This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (26 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 44% 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. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2021 · 5 years of data
Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
18 Rank #119 / 286Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 286 homes in New Jersey for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 286 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #119 / 286Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 286 homes in New Jersey for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 286 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

New Jersey average 5.35


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations New Jersey average: 0.4

18 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 5 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 94
Employees 80
Contractors 14
Staff to resident ratio 1.96 : 1
9% more staff per resident than New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 26,784

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 12 total: 7 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 15 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 35 total: 29 full-time employees and 6 contractors. 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.8%

1,296 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Registered Nurse: 5 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2963511,72992100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse150154,13692100%8.6
Registered Nurse75122,50292100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist8081,8376975%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,83492100%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2027246672%6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician4046997683%4.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014886166%8
Administrator1014726065%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014445661%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide1014196166%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist1013494953%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant3033366571%4.7
Qualified Activities Professional1012896065%4.8
Dietitian1012285762%4
Occupational Therapy Aide0112153740%5.8
Medical Director011601112%5.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011261516%1.7
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%

Penalties and fines

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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.1
107% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 33.4
168% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.3%
72% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 37.1%
237% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 45.7%
186% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
131% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.5%
26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.9%
27% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.4%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.7%
14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.92
56% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.10
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Average New Jersey avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.8%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
33% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.1%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.3%
11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.1%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
38% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey 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. 46.2%
14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 60.6%
20% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 48
Medicare
16
33.3% of residents
Medicaid
15
31.3% of residents
Private pay or other
17
35.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Church Related
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$22.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.0M
Nonprofit Church Related
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$22.5M Rank #51 / 257Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$662.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #30 / 257Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.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.
$12.7M 56.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #63 / 257Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$11.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$24.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
409 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
518 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 41%
Private pay 54%
Medicaid 5%

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ocean City's city center to United Methodist Communities At The Shores's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Ocean City
255
Facility 255
NJ AVG 125
Rank #22 / 560
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #436 / 478
-37%
4.10
Facility 4.10
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #65 / 284
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18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #119 / 286
4.5
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NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #119 / 286
-120--Robert Peterson
$22.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $22.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NJ AVG $17.8M
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$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #30 / 257
56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #63 / 257
315394
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview
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AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Ocean View
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 560
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #163 / 478
+15%
4.39
Facility 4.39
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #46 / 284
-64%+13%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #166 / 286
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #78 / 286
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12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 48
Rank #570 / 629
Ocean View Associates Parent LLC
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #171 / 257
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #165 / 257
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #140 / 257
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Jersey

United Methodist Communities At The Shores is located in Ocean City, 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 The Shores

Who is the owner of United Methodist Communities At The Shores?

United Methodist Communities At The Shores is legally operated by United Methodist Homes Of Nj, and administered by Mr. JAMES ZAUNER.

What is the license number of United Methodist Communities At The Shores?

According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities At The Shores's license number is 20A002.

When does United Methodist Communities At The Shores's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities At The Shores's license expires on May 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at United Methodist Communities At The Shores?

United Methodist Communities At The Shores's occupancy is 47%.

Are pets allowed at United Methodist Communities At The Shores?

No, United Methodist Communities At The Shores has a no-pet policy.

Does United Methodist Communities At The Shores operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

United Methodist Communities At The Shores is registered as a non-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of United Methodist Communities At The Shores?

Mr. JAMES ZAUNER is the administrator of United Methodist Communities At The Shores.

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