The Pines at Medford
185 Tuckerton Road, Medford, NJ 08055 · (856) 983-8500
For profit - Corporation · 180 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
The Pines at Medford has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 9 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $231,683 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 15, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 15, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.June 15, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 15, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 15, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 15, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.June 15, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.June 15, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 15, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 15, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.March 24, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.November 20, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.December 7, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.December 7, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.December 7, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.December 7, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 10, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 10, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.July 30, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $66,274June 15, 2026
- Fine of $165,409October 10, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 56 daysStarting January 10, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.94 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 102.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Complete Care at Burlington Woods, LLC Burlington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Lumberton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center Maple Shade · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Pines at Medford on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.