North Cape Center
North Cape May, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315350) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (609) 898-8899 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Cape Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
North Cape Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
North Cape Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
North Cape Center is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in North Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, with an average of 96.7 residents. It is a for-profit corporation certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved in 1996. The facility is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, North Cape Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Families should note that these figures reflect CMS Care Compare data at the time of retrieval and may not capture the most recent updates; verifying directly on Care Compare is recommended for the latest inspection and staffing details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
North Cape Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a 3-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 36.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 96.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 2, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (609) 898-8899 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (609) 898-8899 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review North Cape Center's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315350?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.