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

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2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 View map

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United Methodist Communities At The Shores accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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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.

Facility Direct Line (609) 399-8505

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

4h 6m per day

vs avg

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +41% 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.	58m per day	▲ 41% 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.	50m per day	▼ 11% 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 22m per day	▲ 6% 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.	3h 51m per day	▲ 12% 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.	8m per day	▲ 41% 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.	39m per day	▲ 34% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

46 days

255-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 1 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

47%

Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

120 / 255

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence

StatusActive

ExpirationMay 31, 2027

License Number20A002

CMS Certification Number315394

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

Owner NameUnited Methodist Homes Of Nj

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Pets not allowed

Fitness Center

Beauty Salon

Activities

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 26 deficiencies 3 inspections

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.	26	18	This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (26 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 44% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	5.2	3.6	This facility has 44% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 44% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	8.7	2	This facility has 335% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (8.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 335% worse

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.	3	9	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

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

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, found no deficiencies or complaints related to resident care or privacy practices.
The August 29, 2025 inspection cited four deficiencies including failure to conduct new PASRR assessments and inadequate catheter care.
The February 20, 2024 inspection found eight deficiencies involving medication errors over 7%, poor kitchen sanitation, incomplete care plans, and inadequate staff education.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 4

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

4.5

State average N/A

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

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

18 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

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

Total staff 94

Employees 80

Contractors 14

Staff to resident ratio 1.96 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 38

Average shift 7.7 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 26,784

Nursing staff breakdown

7.9 hours

8.6 hours

8.5 hours

Contractor staffing

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


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

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%

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 72%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 83%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 61%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 66%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 53%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 71%

1 Qualified Activities Professional

% of Days 65%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 62%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 40%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 12%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% 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 14.1

107% worse than State average

State average: 6.8

Functional decline score 33.4

168% 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 17.3%

72% worse than State average

State average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 37.1%

237% worse than State average

State average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 45.7%

186% worse than State average

State average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 5.6%

131% worse than State average

State average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.5%

26% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.9%

27% worse than State average

State average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 10.4%

6% better than State average

State average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 79.7%

14% worse than State average

State average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.92

56% better than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.10

In line with State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Average State avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.8%

8% better than State average

State average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.8%

33% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 77.1%

In line with State average

State average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 28.3%

11% worse than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 8.1%

In line with State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.5%

38% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 46.2%

14% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 60.6%

20% better than State average

State 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

Total residents 48

Medicare

33.3% of residents

Medicaid

31.3% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for United Methodist Communities At The Shores from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 58.7% ↑ 5.6pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$2.0M ↑ ~$1.5M vs 2023

Payroll Costs $12.7M ↑ ~$654.7K vs 2023

Operating Margin -8.9% ↑ 8.9pp vs 2023

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	93.3%	93.7%	96.2%	92.4%	91.3%	91.1%	82.5%	77.1%	78.0%	53.6%	53.4%	53.1%	58.7%
Beds	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	315	315	315	315
Net Income	$1,656,363	$1,109,855	-$29,891	$2,552,168	$1,535,710	$2,150,883	$653,414	$22,828	-$296,953	-$2,266,960	-$3,446,608	-$2,775,834	-$1,338,239
Gross Revenue	$21,002,565	$21,382,232	$21,630,905	$22,116,802	$22,060,184	$23,303,597	$21,962,306	$20,987,256	$21,080,535	$19,196,304	$19,907,529	$22,195,243	$25,106,609
Operating Expenses	$16,603,958	$17,671,618	$18,608,351	$16,874,078	$17,397,444	$16,951,208	$17,341,272	$18,304,530	$19,653,621	$20,043,449	$21,461,041	$23,228,097	$24,511,982
Net Patient Income	$861,927	$557,738	-$712,861	$1,046,769	$172,390	$1,864,075	$423,667	-$728,861	-$1,642,110	-$3,454,674	-$3,895,099	-$3,508,049	-$1,992,410
Net Patient Revenue	$17,465,885	$18,229,356	$17,895,490	$17,920,847	$17,569,834	$18,815,283	$17,764,939	$17,575,669	$18,011,511	$16,588,775	$17,565,942	$19,720,048	$22,519,572
Payroll Costs	$7,707,016	$8,437,106	$6,996,176	$7,918,307	$8,284,870	$8,132,007	$8,384,894	$8,793,537	$9,773,730	$10,310,510	$10,638,357	$12,011,126	$12,665,839
Operating Margin %	4.9%	3.1%	-4.0%	5.8%	1.0%	9.9%	2.4%	-4.2%	-9.1%	-20.8%	-22.2%	-17.8%	-8.9%
Medicare %	5.8%	5.6%	5.3%	6.0%	6.6%	6.2%	6.8%	5.2%	4.2%	4.1%	6.1%	8.5%	8.1%
Medicaid %	10.0%	9.9%	9.8%	10.1%	11.7%	11.9%	11.6%	13.9%	13.4%	12.2%	6.9%	11.2%	9.7%
Private %	84.2%	84.6%	85.0%	83.9%	81.7%	81.9%	81.6%	81.0%	82.5%	83.7%	87.0%	80.3%	82.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$205	$213	$204	$212	$211	$226	$236	$250	$252	$269	$286	$323	$333
Cost/Day	$195	$206	$212	$200	$209	$203	$230	$260	$275	$325	$349	$380	$362
Avg Length of Stay	80.9 days	9.0 days	83.7 days	67.7 days	63.8 days	62.0 days	87.5 days	78.4 days	80.3 days	120.5 days	89.8 days	70.0 days	46.0 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$22.5M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

Nonprofit Church Related

Net patient revenue

$22.5M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

Other income

$662.6K

Payroll costs

$12.7M 56.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$11.8M

Total costs

$24.5M

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.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%

Private pay 49%

Medicaid 2%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 41%

Private pay 54%

Medicaid 5%

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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.

Is United Methodist Communities At The Shores in a walkable area?

United Methodist Communities At The Shores has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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.

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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

35 Certified Nursing Assistant

15 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Registered Nurse

8 Clinical Nurse Specialist

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Qualified Social Worker

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Qualified Activities Professional

1 Dietitian

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

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