Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-19 · Fire 2024-11-19
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
Atlantic City, NJ
Excel Care At The Pines
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
29 North Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
(609) 344-8900
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
151
Certified beds
Average residents
128
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Excelcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
9 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.93
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.35
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.42
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.24
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.49
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.58
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.62
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.26
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,428
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.78
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9856
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
1.75
Baseline 23.33% · Performance 21.91% · Measure score 1.75 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.75
Healthcare-associated infections
3.99
Baseline 8.54% · Performance 6.95% · Measure score 3.99 · Achievement 2.96 · Improvement 3.99
Total nurse turnover
6.17
Baseline 25.33% · Performance 38.46% · Measure score 6.17 · Achievement 6.17 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 4.10 hours · Performance 3.14 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.57% |
10.72%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 10.39% · Lower 95% interval 7.37% |
| Discharge to community | 42.51% |
50.57%
8.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 79 · Observed rate 34.18% · Lower 95% interval 29.13% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.2 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 93 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93 |
| Discharge self-care score | 65.22% |
53.69%
11.5 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 46 |
| Discharge mobility score | 60.87% |
50.94%
9.9 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 46 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.3% |
2.29%
2 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 93 · Adjusted rate 4.77% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.95% |
7.12%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 59 · Observed rate 8.47% · Lower 95% interval 4.36% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.14% |
8.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 126 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 89.86% |
42%
47.9 pts better
|
Numerator 124 · Denominator 138 |
| Discharge function score | 69.57% |
56.45%
13.1 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 46 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 38 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 85.71% |
96.28%
10.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 28 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 29.27% |
25.2%
4.1 pts better
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 41 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 3.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.1
0.6 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.8% |
93.0%
5.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.0% · Q2 99.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.2% · 4Q avg 98.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
97.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
2.4%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.9% |
11.4%
13.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
13.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.3% · Q2 40.0% · Q3 17.4% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 24.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% |
4.6%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.3% |
19.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.5% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 20.6% · Q4 20.2% · 4Q avg 19.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.4% |
13.5%
4.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.1% · Q2 20.3% · Q3 18.0% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 18.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.8% |
9.8%
7 pts better
|
16.3%
13.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 8.4% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.9% |
9.7%
3.8 pts better
|
14.9%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 5.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.0% |
15.9%
2.9 pts better
|
19.8%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.5% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 28.1% · 4Q avg 13.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.2% |
6.0%
4.8 pts better
|
5.1%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.0% |
78.7%
8.3 pts better
|
81.7%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 82.0% · Q2 91.6% · Q3 98.4% · Q4 73.9% · 4Q avg 87.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.8% |
8.2%
2.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.8% · Observed 12.3% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.7% |
1.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.0% |
80.1%
1.9 pts better
|
79.7%
2.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.7% |
25.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.7% · Observed 35.1% · Expected 27.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-22 · Fire 2023-08-22
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-30 · Fire 2021-06-30
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-01-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2024-12-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-30
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-30
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-30
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-30
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-08-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-16
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-11-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-22
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2023-09-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Zbl Regency Opco, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Frankel, Eliyahu
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Gitberk LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Jbl 120 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Jm And Mazel LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Tzufon LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Ornstein, Marton
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Berkowitz, Sam
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Fahey, Stephanie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Frankel, Eliyahu
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kelly, Brendan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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