UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES

2201 BAY AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226

Paul Richards, RN, MSHIReviewed by Paul Richards, RN, MSHI|Data updated April 2026

UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES is a skilled nursing facility located at 2201 BAY AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and holds the highest possible CMS rating of 5 stars overall, with a 4-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating. Ratings are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and updated monthly.

Overall

5

Health

4

Staffing

5

Quality

4

Source: CMS.gov — Updated April 2026

AI Insights

Sentiment: 95/100

Families love

+Caring and compassionate staff
+Beautiful, homey facility atmosphere
+Excellent food and dining options
+Strong sense of community and belonging

Worth knowing

-No significant concerns mentioned in reviews

Based on 47 public reviews — AI-generated by CareNav

Family Reviews

4.7

47 reviews on Google

Jenny Ackley
3 months ago

My mom is starting year 5 at the Shores in OC. She is so much happier and healthier than she was 5 years ago. Honestly I feel like it is the best home in all of South Jersey!!!

Nancy Stein
a year ago

My recently widowed mother moved from her home (with 24/7 caregivers) to an assisted living apartment at the Shores. She was greeted by a welcoming staff, the community as a whole, and the smaller “ne...

Bonnie Keiles
a year ago

We moved our mom to the assisted living 1 section in Feb 2024. It has been a wonderful experience. The staff is unbelievable. The wellness center staff is especially caring and communicative. The phys...

Susan Shisler
3 years ago

My husband and I are thrilled with The Shores. My mother-in-law is currently a resident in the tapestry unit for memory impaired. My mom was also a resident there about 10 years ago. Many of the same...

Maureen Mccormac
3 years ago

This place has been such a wonderful experience for my father and my family. My father is 101 years old and was living on his own until he broke his hip in June. I was terrified at the thought of havi...

Reviews from Google — Updated April 2026

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Care types

Skilled Nursing

Accepts

Medicare
Medicaid