The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT PITMAN
PITMAN, NJ · Medicare-certified · 72 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT PITMAN (PITMAN, NJ) has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.15 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $12,735 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1536 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,735recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1536.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.28
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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
23.3%25.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.4%1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%2.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.8%23.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.8%17.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%2.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.5%37.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5%0%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.8%84%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,735 in total fines.
- $12,735
Federal fine
Aug 13, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 61.2 residents on an average day (85% of 72 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 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.