The Pines at MedfordCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 185 Tuckerton Road, Medford, NJ 08055
- CCN
- 315176
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 180
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 103
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives The Pines at Medford an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 21 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $215,633 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in New Jersey (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Burlington County median | New Jersey median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 17 homes in the county, 348 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New Jersey median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Dec 2024 | 21 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Apr 2023 | 17 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 21 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0838 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0843 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Dec 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Dec 2024 | F0727 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Dec 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Apr 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 | 20 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0836 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 31 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Feb 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2021 |
| 26 Feb 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2021 |
| 26 Feb 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | Fine | $50,224 | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Fine | $165,409 | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Payment denial | 56 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New Jersey median | New Jersey average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 2.94 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.60 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 41.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.5% | 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.6% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Burlington County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Leas | Medford | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Feb 2025 | |
| Wiley Mission | Marlton | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 27 Sep 2024 | |
| Careone at Evesham | Marlton | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Lumberton | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 7 Feb 2025 | |
| Total Rehab Moorestown | Moorestown | 3 of 5 | 10 | $25,090 | 17 Apr 2025 | |
| Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Mount Laurel | 2 of 5 | 6 | $51,495 | 22 Jan 2026 | |
| Cambridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Moorestown | 3 of 5 | 9 | $24,911 | 5 Aug 2025 | |
| Aspen Hills Healthcare Center | Pemberton | 2 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 20 Jun 2024 | |
| Careone at Moorestown | Moorestown | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 27 Sep 2024 | |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care at Evergreens | Moorestown | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 3 Sep 2025 | |
| Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center, The | Maple Shade | 1 of 5 | 15 | $6,143 | 24 Feb 2026 | |
| Complete Care at Marcella | Burlington | 5 of 5 | 3 | $62,666 | 24 Jul 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- New Jersey Department of Health: complaints and hotlinesThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for New Jersey, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Pines at Medford (CCN 315176). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-pines-at-medford-medford-nj-315176/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was The Pines at Medford last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Apr 2023.
- Who operates The Pines at Medford?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for The Pines at Medford?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 2 homes in New Jersey as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.