United Methodist Communities at The Shores is a senior care facility located in Ocean City, New Jersey, offering a range of residential and care options including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice services. As a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the community bases its operations on person-centered care, tailored to meet the changing needs of its residents. The facility provides a variety of living accommodations, including spacious apartments, and emphasizes socialization and engagement through numerous wellness programs, clubs, and community activities.

The Shores accommodates residents with varying medical and personal care needs. Nursing care is available for those requiring ongoing medical support, with professional staff implementing individualized care plans. Assisted living residents benefit from medication management, support with activities of daily living, and services such as incontinence and ambulatory care. The facility offers specialized memory care through the Tapestries® dementia care program, which is designed to support individuals with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive conditions within a secured community environment. Additional medical support includes access to optometry, audiology, dental services, and podiatry, as well as therapy rooms for rehabilitation. Onsite amenities to support well-being and daily living include a nurse’s station, indoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, and spaces for yoga and chair yoga. For end-of-life and short-term transitional needs, both hospice and respite care are provided.

Residents can participate in a range of clubs, group activities, and organized social opportunities, fostering a sense of community and supporting emotional health. The facility supports communication in both English and Spanish and is equipped to accept residents with psychiatric conditions. Flexibility in dining, along with various wellness and activity programs, further supports adaptability and a homelike environment for residents with different needs. Areas for improvement, based on resident and family reviews, include concerns regarding staffing levels, response times for higher acuity care, room condition maintenance, and cost predictability, particularly for skilled nursing and hospice services.

Transportation services at United Methodist Communities at The Shores include both complimentary transportation and options available at cost. These services are designed to assist residents in attending medical appointments and non-medical activities such as shopping or recreational outings, ensuring access to essential healthcare as well as opportunities for community involvement and independence outside the facility.

Overall, United Methodist Communities at The Shores strives to provide a supportive and person-centered environment, with a strong focus on engagement, medical care coordination, and holistic well-being across all levels of care, while remaining attentive to areas of operational improvement as identified by residents and families.

Costs at this community start at $1,700 and range up to $10,646. The average price in the community is $6,173, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,765. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.