Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
United Methodist Communities At Pitman
Citations
1
CMS Rating
5/5
Beds
72
Provider ID
315427
Healthcare Facility
United Methodist Communities At Pitman
Pitman, NJ · View full profile →
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT PITMAN in PITMAN, NJ — inspection on August 13, 2025.
Found 1 citation. 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.
Inspection Findings
FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Actual Harm
The surveyor reviewed the facility's Clinical Teammate Competency policy, effective 11/26/19, revealed under the Procedure section, Skill competency will be evaluated at hire, annually and with identified need. N.J.A.C. 8:39-27.1(a)
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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 PITMAN, 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 PITMAN or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.