Excel Care at the Pines
Nursing Home · Atlantic City, NJ
CMS certification number315317
Contact & location
29 North Vermont AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401
Atlantic County
- Phone
- (609) 344-8900
- ZIP code
- 08401 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 151
- Residents per day
- 130.4 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Eastern Pines Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Excelcare (8 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- —
- Registered nurses (RN)
- —
- Licensed practical nurses
- —
- Nurse aides
- —
- Weekend total
- —
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 30 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-06 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-06 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-06 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2026-04-06 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2025-09-16 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-28 |
| 2024-11-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-19 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2023-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-08-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-08-22 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-08-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-08-22 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Frankel, Eliyahu (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 40% | |
| ZBL Regency Opco, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 60% | |
| Berkowitz, Sam (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Ornstein, Marton (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Tzufon LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 12% | |
| Attentive Healthcare LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fahey, Stephanie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frankel, Eliyahu (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grandison Nursing (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelly, Brendan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin Friedman Cpa, P.C. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Twomagnets LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ZBL Regency Opco, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loffler, Abraham (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fahey, Stephanie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frankel, Eliyahu (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelly, Brendan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Excel Care at the Pines?
Excel Care at the Pines has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Excel Care at the Pines have?
It has 151 certified beds and cares for about 130 residents per day.
Has Excel Care at the Pines been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Excel Care at the Pines?
It is part of Excelcare and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Excel Care at the Pines?
(609) 344-8900. The facility is located at 29 North Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.