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THE PINES AT MEDFORD

185 TUCKERTON ROAD, MEDFORD, NJ 08055
Score: 13 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 13/100, The Pines At Medford ranks in the bottom tier of New Jersey nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, The Pines At Medford falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 43 deficiencies at The Pines At Medford, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.82 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.90 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 39 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Nov 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    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.
    Dec 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Dec 6, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Dec 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.2% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $300,000

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
180
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20