United Methodist Communities At The Shores
Ocean City, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315394) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (609) 399-8505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
United Methodist Communities At The Shores in Ocean City, NJ has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
United Methodist Communities At The Shores reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
United Methodist Communities At The Shores has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
United Methodist Communities At The Shores is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Ocean City, Cape May County, New Jersey. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 16, 1998, and is certified for 60 beds, with an average of 55.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.18, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon being displayed for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted in the data provided.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 55.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 16, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
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 6093998505 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 6093998505 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315394?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.