2419 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
United Methodist Communities at the Shores
Ocean City, New JerseyNursing home on site: Medicare record
About United Methodist Communities at the Shores
United Methodist Communities at the Shores brings together faith-rooted values and compassionate assisted living care in Ocean City. Our team supports daily activities, medications, and personal care so residents can focus on what matters most—meaningful connections and peace of mind.
Community at a glance
Capacity
208 residents
State license
#20A002, Licensed
Location
Ocean City, NJ
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
2201 BAY AVENUE, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
United Methodist Communities at the Shores includes United Methodist Communities at the Shores, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate United Methodist Communities at the Shores's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 29, 2025, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 11 minutes with each resident a day, above the New Jersey average of 3 hours 51 minutes.
Medicare has not fined United Methodist Communities at the Shores in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 11 minutesAbove the New Jersey average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 53 minutesAbove the New Jersey average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 41% |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
12 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
August 29, 2025 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 26, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 26, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 26, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 26, 2025
February 20, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 25, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 25, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 25, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 25, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 25, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 25, 2024Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 25, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- United Methodist Homes of New Jersey
- Medicare-certified beds
- 60
- Average residents per day
- 56
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 16, 1998
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 315394
Location
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2201 BAY AVENUEOcean City, NJ 08226
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Questions about United Methodist Communities at the Shores
Does United Methodist Communities at the Shores have a nursing home?+
Yes. United Methodist Communities at the Shores is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not United Methodist Communities at the Shores's other levels of care.
How did United Methodist Communities at the Shores do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on August 29, 2025 and cited 4 health deficiencies. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at United Methodist Communities at the Shores?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 11 minutes with each resident per day, including 53 minutes from registered nurses. 41% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has United Methodist Communities at the Shores been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against United Methodist Communities at the Shores in the last three years.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.