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Excel Care At the Pines
29 North Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 151 beds, Excel Care At the Pines serves Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 6, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Atlantic Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.5 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 50.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Apr 2026, 19 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×8 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 7 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2026 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.0% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.1% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Excelcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zbl Regency Opco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 60% | 12/27/2021 |
| Tzufon LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 12% | 12/27/2021 |
| Attentive Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Grandison Nursing | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
| Zbl Regency Opco, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Atlantic County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care At Absecon | Absecon | 162 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 13.6 | $26K | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Excel Care At Egg Harbor | Egg Harbor Township | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | $18K | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Our Ladys Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Pleasantville | 214 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 12.1 | — | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | Galloway Township | 186 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 7.5 | — | 23 May 2025 |
| Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens | Galloway Township | 151 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 19.9 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Complete Care At Linwood, LLC | Linwood | 174 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 18.4 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Health Center At Galloway, The | Galloway Township | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | $77K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Northfield | 180 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 17.8 | $14K | 5 Jun 2025 |
All 10 facilities in Atlantic County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Excel Care At the Pines been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Excel Care At the Pines been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Excel Care At the Pines compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Excel Care At the Pines?
It is part of the Excelcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Zbl Regency Opco, LLC and Tzufon LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Excel Care At the Pines last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.