United Methodist Communities At The Shores

United Methodist Communities At The Shores

Ocean City, New Jersey

Address

2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

Phone

+1 609-399-8505

8.5 /10

United Methodist Communities At The Shores Quality & Safety Report

Excellent

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

4 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
4 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.52 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.03 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.89 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.40 hrs
Physical therapy
0.15 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 5 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for United Methodist Communities At The Shores 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Residential area
Capacity
60 certified beds · ~53 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

United Methodist Communities at The Shores is a non-profit, church-related skilled nursing facility in Ocean City, New Jersey, featuring 60 beds. The center maintains a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with specific 5-star staffing and 4-star health inspection scores. Clinical performance is supported by a 4-star category rating for quality measures.

Location

2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, Ocean City, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for United Methodist Communities At The Shores?
United Methodist Communities At The Shores has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How did United Methodist Communities At The Shores score on health inspections?
United Methodist Communities At The Shores received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for United Methodist Communities At The Shores?
United Methodist Communities At The Shores has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does United Methodist Communities At The Shores have?
United Methodist Communities At The Shores has 60 certified beds.
Does United Methodist Communities At The Shores accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, United Methodist Communities At The Shores accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is United Methodist Communities At The Shores located?
United Methodist Communities At The Shores is located at 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, Ocean City, New Jersey.
How can I contact United Methodist Communities At The Shores?
You can reach United Methodist Communities At The Shores by phone at +1 609-399-8505.

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Where this data comes from

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