United Methodist Communities at the Shores
Nursing Home · Ocean City, NJ
CMS certification number315394
Contact & location
2201 Bay AvenueOcean City, NJ 08226
Cape May County
- Phone
- (609) 399-8505
- ZIP code
- 08226 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 55.6 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- United Methodist Homes of New Jersey
- Medicare certified since
- February 16, 1998
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 4.18 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.88 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.35 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.81 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 43.8 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 29, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-29 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2024-02-20 | 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 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | 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. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-02-20 | 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 2024-03-25 |
| 2021-11-05 | 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 2021-12-14 |
| 2021-11-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conti, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ellis, Julie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zauner, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ellis, Julie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zauner, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of United Methodist Communities at the Shores?
United Methodist Communities at the Shores has a 4-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 United Methodist Communities at the Shores have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.
Has United Methodist Communities at the Shores been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of United Methodist Communities at the Shores?
(609) 399-8505. The facility is located at 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.