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.
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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.
United Methodist Communities At The Shores is administrated by Mr. James Zauner.
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.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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26 | 18 | This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (26 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 44% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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5.2 | 3.6 | This facility has 44% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 44% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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8.7 | 2 | This facility has 335% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (8.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 335% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
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3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (3 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 67% better |
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
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).
New Jersey average: 0.7
New Jersey average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,296 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 6 | 35 | 11,729 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,136 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2,502 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,837 | 69 | 75% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,834 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 724 | 66 | 72% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 699 | 76 | 83% | 4.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 419 | 61 | 66% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 349 | 49 | 53% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 336 | 65 | 71% | 4.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 289 | 60 | 65% | 4.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 228 | 57 | 62% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 215 | 37 | 40% | 5.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 11 | 12% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 16% | 1.7 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for United Methodist Communities At The Shores based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
104.9 miles from city center
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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United Methodist Communities At The Shores is located in Ocean City, New Jersey.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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| United Methodist Communities At The Shores |
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
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The legal owner and operator of United Methodist Communities At The Shores is United Methodist Homes Of Nj.
United Methodist Communities At The Shores has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities At The Shores's license number is 20A002.
According to NJ state health department records, United Methodist Communities At The Shores's license expires on May 31, 2026.
United Methodist Communities At The Shores's occupancy is 47%.
Mr. JAMES ZAUNER is the administrator of United Methodist Communities At The Shores.
United Methodist Communities At The Shores has 255 beds.
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