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Health Inspection

United Methodist Communities At The Shores

August 29, 2025 · Ocean City, NJ · 2201 Bay Avenue
Citations 4
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 60
Provider ID 315394
Healthcare Facility
United Methodist Communities At The Shores
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Inspection Summary

UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES in OCEAN CITY, NJ — inspection on August 29, 2025.

Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0644
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES in OCEAN CITY, NJ for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-26.

Federal health inspectors cited UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES in OCEAN CITY, NJ for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0655 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-26.

Federal health inspectors cited UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES in OCEAN CITY, NJ for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-26.

Federal health inspectors cited UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES in OCEAN CITY, NJ for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-26.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in OCEAN CITY, NJ, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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