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United Methodist Communities at Collingswood
460 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108 · Camden County · (856) 854-4331
60 certified beds, about 50 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315404 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 26, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.51 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across New Jersey and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.43 of those hours.
36.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Jersey average 39.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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308/24
311/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 6 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
November 26, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to conduct a new Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) level one assessment after a resident was newly diagnosed with a mental illness. This deficient practice was identified in 1 of 1 resident reviewed for PASRR (Resident #2) and was evidenced by the following:On 11/20/2025 at 12:10 PM, the surveyor reviewed Resident #2 Electronic Medical Record (EMR) which showed that the resident had a PASRR completed on entry to the facility. Under section one for diagnoses of mental illness it was marked as NO, meaning Resident #2 did not have any mental illness diagnoses when admitted . The PASRR was dated 2/8/2023. A review of the admission Record face sheet (an admission summary) reflected the resident was initially admitted to the facility in February 2023. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents it was determined the facility failed to revise an individual comprehensive care plan for a resident with a repeated fall history. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for falls (Resident #12) and was evidenced by the following: On 11/19/2025 at 10:24 AM, during the initial tour of the facility the surveyor observed Resident #12 in bed with eyes closed. The resident's bed was in the lowest position and there was a fall mat on the right side of the bed. A review of the admission Record face sheet (an admission summary) reflected Resident #12 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to depression, low back pain, anxiety, hypertension, and repeated falls. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident who was dependent on staff for transfers was safely and properly transferred with two staff members via mechanical lift. Instead, the resident was transferred using mechanical lift by one staff member from their chair to their bed. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #29) reviewed for accidents and was evidenced by the following: On 11/20/25 at 10:30 AM, Resident #29 was observed in the bed and had just received care from the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The surveyor observed the resident had soft padding on the right and left upper side rails of the bed. [...]
August 19, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records that were complete by not documenting the completion of treatments for 1 of 1 resident (Resident # 42) reviewed for accidents. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 08/13/24 at 10:56 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #42 sitting outside his/her room in a wheelchair. The resident had a wander guard (a device that alarms if the resident attempts to exit the facility) on his/her left wrist. According to the admission Record, Resident #42 had diagnoses which included, but were not limited to, unspecified dementia and mood disorder. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to prevent the potential spread of infection and cross-contamination to both residents and staff by failing to: adhere to proper handwashing techniques, clean and sanitize medical equipment in accordance with the facility policy and manufacturer's recommendation and maintain appropriate infection control practices during the medication administration observation for 1 of 2 nurses observed on 1 of 3 nursing units ([NAME] Unit). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 08/14/24 at 8:20 AM, the surveyor met with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 at the medication cart. RN #2 wore gloves as she swept debris from the top of the medication cart with her gloved hands. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #36) reviewed for oxygen. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 8/13/24 at 10:11 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #36 in bed receiving oxygen via a nasal canula (tubing that delivers oxygen to the body through the nose). A review of the admission Record (an admission summary) revealed Resident #36 had diagnoses which included, but were not limited to, presence of cardiac pacemaker, chronic atrial fibrillation (heart arrhythmia), chronic pulmonary edema (lungs fill with fluid), other heart failure, and obstructive sleep apnea (blockage in airway while asleep). [...]
January 19, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on November 26, 2025, 4 on August 19, 2024, 1 on January 19, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.51 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.43 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.97 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.53 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.55 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.8% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.71 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.73 on weekdays and 3.97 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.42 in April to June 2025 to 4.51 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.51 | 1.43 | 4.73 | 3.97 | 6.0% | 0 of 90 | 50 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.46 | 1.44 | 4.71 | 3.83 | 7.1% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.47 | 1.55 | 4.72 | 3.83 | 11.1% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.42 | 1.61 | 4.65 | 3.84 | 15.1% | 0 of 91 | 51 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Jersey, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.8 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.3 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.0 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.5 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: UNITED METHODIST HOMES OF NEW JERSEY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland, Tamara | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/13/2022 | |
| Moreland, Tamara | Corporate director | Individual | 12/13/2022 | |
| Peterson, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Ellis, Julie | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/14/2005 | |
| Peterson, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/16/2019 | |
| Moreland, Tamara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/11/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 26, 2025: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 26, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 19, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Silver Healthcare Center Cherry Hill, 3.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Dwellside Care and Rehab Cherry Hill, 4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare Philadelphia, 4.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 34 citations
New Jersey contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New Jersey. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities, License Surveys and Inspections, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-877-582-6995. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities Search, where New Jersey publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is United Methodist Communities at Collingswood's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates United Methodist Communities at Collingswood 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did United Methodist Communities at Collingswood get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 26, 2025. The New Jersey average is 8.6.
- Has United Methodist Communities at Collingswood been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does United Methodist Communities at Collingswood accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns United Methodist Communities at Collingswood?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: UNITED METHODIST HOMES OF NEW JERSEY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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