The Pines at Medford, Medford, New Jersey

48
Citations from health inspectionsNew Jersey average: 23 a home: 6
Residents harmed or put in dangerNew Jersey average: 1.0 a home: $231,683
Fines from the federal governmentNew Jersey average: $34,926 a home: 2 out of 5
Overall rating in starsNew Jersey average: 3.3

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

Eight inspection visits produced 48 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in four findings. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $231,683 (two fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 2 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 1 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 5 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: 2.94 hours each dayThe New Jersey average is 3.85 hours
Time from registered nurses: 0.46 hours each dayThe New Jersey average is 0.68 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year: 48.3%against the New Jersey average of 39.7%
Beds that are certified: 180
Ownership: Corporation (for profit)
Chain: Center Management Group, with 17 homes
Street address: 185 Tuckerton Road, Medford, New Jersey 08055
County: Burlington

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

Nine citations dated June 15, 2026

F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.

One citation dated March 24, 2026

F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Nov. 20, 2025

F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Four citations dated Dec. 7, 2024

F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

19 citations dated Dec. 5, 2024

F922 Backup Water Supply: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F847 Right to Refuse Binding Arbitration: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F843 Hospital Transfer Agreement: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F835 Run the Facility Effectively: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
F814 Dispose of Garbage Properly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
F570 Secure Resident Personal Funds: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F569 Return Resident Funds After Discharge or Death: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.

Two citations dated Oct. 10, 2024

F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated July 30, 2024

F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

11 citations dated April 21, 2023

F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F836 Licensed and Following All Laws: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F814 Dispose of Garbage Properly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
June 15, 2026	Fine	$66,274
Oct. 10, 2024	Fine	$165,409
Oct. 10, 2024	Payment denial for new admissions	56 days

Ownership and Management of the Home

Five people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 315176. Other homes in New Jersey.