United Methodist Communities at Pitman
535 N Oak Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071
United Methodist Communities at Pitman is a nursing home in Pitman, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (856) 589-7800
- Last standard health inspection
- January 9, 2026 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 72
- Residents per day, on average
- 63.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Pitman Manor INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (6 vs 24).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 13, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
27 of 348 New Jersey homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.
Fine
August 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,278 on August 13, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on July 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation K0131. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ELLIS, JULIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/14/2005
- MATTHEWS, MICHELEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/07/2011
- PETERSON, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/16/2019
Questions
When was United Methodist Communities at Pitman last inspected?
CMS lists January 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does United Methodist Communities at Pitman have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since July 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has United Methodist Communities at Pitman been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of United Methodist Communities at Pitman?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is United Methodist Communities at Pitman a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.