Medford, NJ

The Pines At Medford

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $300,000 in total fines with 20 recent health deficiencies with 22 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

185 Tuckerton Road, Medford, NJ

(856) 983-8500

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

180

Certified beds

Average residents

80

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1980-07-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.82

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.90

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
2.1
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.1
0.3 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
97.2%
2.1 pts worse
95.5%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
2.4%
1.1 pts worse
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
11.4%
9.7 pts better
11.4%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
4.6%
0.2 pts better
5.4%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.6%
19.0%
0.4 pts better
19.6%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.6%
13.5%
2.1 pts worse
16.7%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 8.6%
9.8%
1.2 pts better
16.3%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.2%
9.7%
4.5 pts worse
14.9%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.8%
0.7%
1.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
0.8%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 8.0%
15.9%
7.9 pts better
19.8%
11.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
6.0%
2.4 pts better
5.1%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 54.8%
78.7%
23.9 pts worse
81.7%
26.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.9%
8.2%
0.7 pts worse
12.0%
3.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.0%
80.1%
40.1 pts worse
79.7%
39.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.9%
25.4%
4.5 pts worse
23.9%
6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-05 · Fire 2024-12-05

20 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (6 deficiencies)

22 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (8 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-21 · Fire 2023-04-21

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-02-26 · Fire 2021-02-26

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-26

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-03-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-12-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-07

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-07

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-07

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-07

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-01-31

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-05

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-02-14

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-05

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-03-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2025-03-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

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 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F843 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F922 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-01-31

G · Actual harm 2024-10-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-12-17

G · Actual harm 2024-10-10

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 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-10-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-07-03

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-07-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-07-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-06-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

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 2023-05-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-26

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-26

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 2021-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-04-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$165,409 2024-10-10

Fine

Fine · fine $165,409

Fine

$0 2024-10-10

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-01-10 · 56 days

56 day denial

$134,591 2023-07-03

Fine

Fine · fine $134,591

Fine

Ownership

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