The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Excelcare at the Pines
Registered name: EXCEL CARE AT THE PINES
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ · Medicare-certified · 151 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Excelcare at the Pines has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and a 1-star staffing rating, though quality measures are 5 stars. It has had no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect/theft prevention, infection prevention oversight, and food safety.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.2%7.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%1.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%6.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.3%5.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%1.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.6%21.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.9%28%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
17.4%10.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%91.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%74.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
Recent history
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 27, 2021
Now operated by Excel Care at the Pines, previously Eastern Pines Convalescent Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of EXCELCARE · 8 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 130.4 residents on an average day (86% of 151 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.