States › New Jersey › Cape May County
Nursing homes in Cape May County, New Jersey
There are 7 certified nursing homes in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 836 beds between them.
14% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (32%). Inspectors recorded 116 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.9 per 100 beds against 15.5 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $140K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Cape May County | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 348 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 14% | 32% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.9 | 15.5 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $140K | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Court House, LLC | Cape May Court House | 120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente | Cape May Court House | 116 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10.3 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Cape May Court House | 180 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10.0 | $83K | 30 Oct 2025 |
| United Methodist Communities At the Shores | Ocean City | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 23.3 | — | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Oceanview | Ocean View | 120 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 18.3 | $41K | 30 Oct 2025 |
| North Cape Center | North Cape May | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation | North Cape May | 120 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13.3 | $16K | 15 Jul 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 12 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 9 |
| F0584 | 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. | 8 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 8 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 8 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Autumn Lake Healthcare (1), Complete Care (1), Genesis Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cape May County, New Jersey?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 836 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cape May County have the highest CMS ratings?
Complete Care At Court House, LLC (5 stars), Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente (5 stars), Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars)
How do Cape May County nursing homes compare with New Jersey?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 32% statewide; citations run at 13.9 per 100 beds against 15.5 statewide.