Nursing homes in Ocean City, NJ
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ocean City, part of the Cape May area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Ocean City, New Jersey, can access high-quality long-term care within the 08226 ZIP code, where the local nursing home facility maintains a perfect standing. Based on CMS Care Compare data, the city’s single nursing home, United Methodist Communities at The Shores, currently holds a five-star overall rating. This outstanding performance reflects the high standard of care available to seniors throughout Cape May County.
Rating distribution
avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Ocean City
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Ocean City
- All homes in Ocean City score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ocean City
| UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT THE SHORES UNITED METHODIST HOMES OF NEW JERSEY · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.