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United Methodist Communities At The Shores

2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(609) 399-8505


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,576
  • Average State Price: $5,887
  • Average National Price: $4,181



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    United Methodist Communities At The Shores
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 77 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Ocean City
  • Ranking in State: 321 out of 693 communities in NJ
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of The Shores senior living facility present a mixed but largely positive picture. Some concerns were raised about security and management practices, with one review highlighting issues with thievery and a lack of security cameras, suggesting a need for better vetting of employees. Another review criticized the unprofessional behavior of upper management towards employees.

    However, many reviews praised the facility for its caring and respectful care for residents. Families of residents have expressed gratitude for the compassionate and attentive staff, mentioning how their loved ones are happy and well-cared for. The facility is described as clean, friendly, and welcoming, with a range of activities like games, crafts, and exercise to keep residents engaged. The staff is noted for their quick response to residents' needs and for treating residents like family.

    Some reviews highlighted the pleasant environment and the quality of the food, with one resident expressing satisfaction with their cozy room and the meals provided. The Tapestry unit for memory-impaired residents received special mention for its compassionate staff and the quality of care provided.

    Visitors and volunteers also shared positive experiences, noting the facility's attractive decoration, cheerful atmosphere, and the helpfulness of the staff. The renovated gift shop and cafe were praised, and the overall experience of visiting or volunteering at The Shores was described as very positive.

    Despite some criticisms, the consensus among reviewers is that The Shores offers excellent care, a safe and pleasant environment, and a staff that goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happiness of its residents.


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    Health

    Support with personal care

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Grooming

    Medication management

    Medication assistance


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Laundry

    Household maintenance services

    Concierge services

    Handyman services

    Security


    Activities

    Community programs

    Socialization opportunities

    Social events

    Recreational activities

    Activities of daily living

    Social outings


    Community Amenities

    Beauty salon

    Fitness center

    Activity rooms

    Spacious common areas

    Restaurants

    Outdoor courtyards


    Room Amenities

    Cozy studio

    One bedroom apartments

    Kitchenette

    Wifi

    Personal pendant


    Dining

    Delicious meals

    Dietary/medical needs

    Healthy senior nutrition

    Meal time

    Socialization

    Multi-sensory stimulation


    Transportation

    Transportation scheduling assistance

    Free transportation

    Transportation options



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 16, 1998
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 60
    Total current residents: 51
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $650


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-11-05 2021-12-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-14 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-25 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-12-05 $3,900
    2018-02-02 $6,500
    2021-11-29 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ocean City which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 11,355 (small town).
    • The average income is $119,224, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 37
      • Average Temperature: 57.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 130 days of rain, 15 days of snow and 218 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Acme
    1.3 miles away
    ShopRite
    2.8 miles away
    The Seagull Shop
    3.5 miles away
    Casel's Marketplace
    6.9 miles away
    Tilton Market
    7.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Atlantic City
    10.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Rt 50 at Griscom Mill Rd - Rt 315
    9.0 miles away
    Rt 50 at Cat Pond Rd - Rt 315
    9.0 miles away
    Atlantic City Bus Terminal Bay 3
    10.9 miles away
    Atlantic City Bus Terminal Bay 4
    10.9 miles away
    Atlantic City Bus Terminal Bay 5
    10.9 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    1.0 miles away
    OceanFirst Bank
    1.3 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.4 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.4 miles away
    Crown Bank
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Shore Medical Center
    3.3 miles away
    Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
    10.8 miles away
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Specialty Care, Atlantic County
    12.0 miles away
    Boca Recovery Center
    14.8 miles away
    AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
    14.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    0.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Ocean Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    ShopRite Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away

    Dentists

    "BRAYCES" Orthodontics
    3.5 miles away
    Advanced Dental Concepts, PA
    4.4 miles away
    Affordable Teeth Care
    9.6 miles away
    Brickworks Dental
    14.2 miles away
    Bayside Dental
    14.4 miles away

    Parks

    Ocean City
    0.1 miles away
    Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area
    0.6 miles away
    Sand Castle Park
    1.3 miles away
    Veterans Memorial Park
    1.8 miles away
    Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area
    2.5 miles away

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    Shopping

    The Surf Mall
    1.2 miles away
    Playground Pier
    10.6 miles away
    The Shoppes at the Water Club
    11.7 miles away
    Boardwalk Mall
    22.5 miles away

    Culture

    The Ocean City Arts Center
    0.5 miles away
    Somers Point Theater
    3.2 miles away
    Amphitheater
    9.7 miles away
    Tropicana Showroom
    10.2 miles away
    Dante Hall Theater
    10.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Uncle Bill's Pancake House
    0.2 miles away
    Airport Diner
    0.4 miles away
    Kessel's Korner
    0.6 miles away
    Flipper's Grill
    0.8 miles away
    Bob's Grill
    1.0 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NJ. It is a very large-sized community with 255 total beds.

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