Atlantic County, New Jersey · Nursing home
Excel Care at the Pines
2 of 5 overall from CMS
29 North Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.3
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 28 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 86.4% of 151 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Excel Care at the Pines is a 151-bed nursing home in Atlantic City, New Jersey (Atlantic County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 151
- Residents per day (average)
- 130.4
- Certified since
- 1992 (34 yrs)
For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Excelcare (8 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Excel Care at the Pines
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 15 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 6, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the New Jersey average is 8.6. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 New Jersey average 3.3
- Health inspections 2 of 5 New Jersey average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 New Jersey average 3.1
- Quality measures 5 of 5 New Jersey average 4.4
The vertical line marks the New Jersey average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff Not reported New Jersey average 3.85
- Nurse aides Not reported New Jersey average 2.23
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported New Jersey average 0.93
- Registered nurses Not reported New Jersey average 0.68
- All staff, weekends Not reported New Jersey average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the New Jersey average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- New Jersey average39.7%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- New Jersey average37.7%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New Jersey and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.0% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.6% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.7% | 93.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.1% | 8.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.5% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% | 97.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.9% | 15.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.3% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.29 | 2.07 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.17 | 1.11 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.6% | 79.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.0% | 80.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.4% | 24.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.6% | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 28 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 3 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | 15 | 12 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 6 | 12 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 7 | 6 |
New Jersey homes averaged 8.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (28)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New Jersey homes averaged 0.7 fines and $34,926 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Jersey
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Excel Care at the Pines?
Excel Care at the Pines has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Excel Care at the Pines have?
Excel Care at the Pines has 151 certified beds. It averages 130.4 residents per day, about 86.4% of its certified beds.
Has Excel Care at the Pines been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Excel Care at the Pines accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Our Ladys Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare 214beds 85.0%in use 3.43nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Preferred Care at Absecon 162beds 93.5%in use 4.09nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Excel Care at Egg Harbor 120beds 97.9%in use 3.53nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Atlantic County
Who to call in New Jersey
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Jersey.
- Long-term care ombudsman New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-877-582-6995 (Fax 1-609-943-3479. Email: ombudsman@ltco.nj.gov. Mail: P.O. Box 852, Trenton, NJ 08625-0852.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Department of Health Complaint Hotline 1-800-792-9770 (24-hour hotline, seven days a week; complaints may be made by phone without giving a name. Long-term care complaints can also be faxed to 609-943-4977 (reviewed during business hours), submitted online (web.doh.nj.gov/fc/search.aspx), or mailed to NJ Department of Health, PO Box 367, Trenton, NJ 08625-0367.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New Jersey staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 315317. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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