UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES
2201 BAY AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 · CCN 315394
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg residents/day
- 53.0
- Phone
- 6093998505
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-29 | 4 | 8.6 | 9.5 | -4.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-02-20 | 8 | 8.0 | 9.8 | at state average |
| 3 | 2021-11-05 | 6 | 4.9 | 9.3 | +1.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.27 | 37.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.98 | 26.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.52 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (18)
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-11-05 · Health · corrected 2021-12-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-11-05 · Health · corrected 2021-12-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIS, JULIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-10-14 |
| PETERSON, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-09-16 |
| ZAUNER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-08-09 |
Other facilities in OCEAN CITY
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.