Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation
3809 Bayshore Road · North Cape May, NJ · 08204 · 6098980677
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,153 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 3, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315508 · certified since May 3, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.