Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
United Methodist Communities at the Shores
2201 Bay Avenue · Ocean City, NJ 08226 · Lic. #20A002 (NJ) · 208 certified beds
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About United Methodist Communities at the Shores
United Methodist Communities at the Shores is an assisted living community in Ocean City, New Jersey, in Cape May County. The NJ licensing record reads "LICENSED" for this listing. Its reported capacity is 208 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator. Our copy of the inspection record holds 14 citations, the newest dated 29 August 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 4.18 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data July 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
12
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
12
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
12
Inspection history (14)
Records from November 2021 to August 2025.
August 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0655Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-29 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-29.GOVAugust 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-29 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-29.GOVAugust 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-29 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-29.GOVAugust 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-29 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-29.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · D
Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · D
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · E
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2024 · E
Citation F0809Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-20 under CMS tag F0809 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-20.GOVNovember 5, 2021 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-05 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-12-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-11-05.GOVNovember 5, 2021 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-05 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-12-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-11-05.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 4.18 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q44.17 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.17 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-014.18 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-014.18 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q14.18 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 60 to 208 beds.
Reported by New Jersey NJDOH
Jul 24, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 255 to 60 beds.
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 60 to 255 beds.
Reported by New Jersey NJDOH
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NJ range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Assisted Living
Median · NJ$8,710/moNursing Homes
Median · NJ$12,775/moNearby alternatives
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- New Jersey NJDOHas of August 2026
- Care types, City, County, License lookup link, License number, License status, Licensed capacity, Licensing state, Map location, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of July 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, Medicare certification number, Ownership type
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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