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Top notch facility and staff
Everyone was approachable and willing to help. All seemed genuinely concerned about your loved one.
The food had a lot of variety; My mom couldn't eat much.
About the facility United Methodist Communities The Shores
Stately, grand exteriors and sophisticated, modern interiors collide at United Methodist Communities The Shores — a large community offering a continuum of care services from assisted living to memory care. Located just off the boardwalk of Ocean City, New Jersey, and with the freedom to come and go as you please, residents have access to a vast variety of pastimes. Spend the day at the beach, try fishing off nearby piers, or practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Your day should be spent doing the things you love most.
At United Methodist Communities The Shores, we understand that there are several stages in the aging process and none of them require the same treatment. That is why we offer a continuum of care services all on one campus — enabling residents to age in place and receive the personalized care plans that they need.
Community Services and Amenities
Our community is divided into multiple sub-communities, each specializing in a different type of care. So, whether you need assisted living, memory care, or hospice services, our staff is qualified to help you each step of the way. All of our caregivers, nurses, and therapists are licensed and certified. Based on your personalized...
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Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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Amenities at United Methodist Communities The Shores
Healthcare Services
- Incontinence Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Vegetarian
- International Cuisine
- Low / No Sodium
- No Sugar
- Anytime Dining
- Special Dining Programs
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Gluten-free
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
Room Amenities
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Handicap Accessible
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Ground Floor Units
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioned
- Bath Tubs
- Cable or Satellite TV
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Library
- Indoor Atrium
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- Private Bath
- Main Street Shops
- Meeting Room
- Central Fireplace
- Computer or Media Center
- Indoor Common Areas
Recreational areas
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Woodworking Shop
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Billiards Lounge
Services
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- Spanish
- English
Activities
- Live Well Programs
- Walking Club
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Community Service Programs
- Christian Services
- BBQs or Picnics
- Bridge Club
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Birthday Parties
- Dances
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Forever Fit
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Current Events Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Book Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Activities On-site
- Visiting Rabbi
- Holiday Parties
- Activities Off-site
- Catholic Services
- Trivia Games
- Protestant Services
- Day Trips and Outings
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Community Service Organizations
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Wii Bowling
- Other Religious Services
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Art Classes
- Stretching Classes
- Intergenerational Programs
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Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
2
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A Place for Mom has scored United Methodist Communities The Shores with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, United Methodist Communities The Shores has 29 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.8
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
3.7
Staff
4.2
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
3.6
A Place for Mom has scored United Methodist Communities The Shores with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, United Methodist Communities The Shores has 29 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 13, 2024
Horrible experience
Not enough staff. Once you're in Memory Care you're one step closer to hell.
It's just incredibly sad to take a happy but confused dementia person and wind up with a death less than 6 months later. A broken hip while on 24/7 watch. Stolen items. It was one of the most awful experiences that I ever had.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 22, 2024
Top notch facility and staff
Everyone was approachable and willing to help. All seemed genuinely concerned about your loved one.
The food had a lot of variety; My mom couldn't eat much.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 19, 2024
Disappointed in the experience.
Be sure your section placement is appropriate. My mother was at The Shores for 3 years in Assisted Living Plus. My sister and brother in law probably would have been better in that section, but the rooms were really only appropriate for one person. As I said, my sister was argumentative but could easily be handled with a gentle, light hearted approach. Her nurses were constantly offended by her behavior which only made it worse. They should have been trained better in the handling of residents with the beginnings of dementia. My sister was very difficult, I admit. They tried to keep their cat which was a mistake. They seemed to be understaffed. My sister suffered a second mini stroke which went undetected by the nurses. Very little compassion was shown toward either of them.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 15, 2024
Friendly and caring staff works
Great care and very clean and kept up via maintenance. We would recommend United Methodist Communities to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Harold L - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 30, 2024
Outstanding Facility
Our family was very grateful that my mother’s final days were at The Shores. The staff and facilities were outstanding. The unit was large enough to meet both my mother’s needs and the family’x needs. We would highly recommend the Shores as a hospice facility.
Bonnie K - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 4, 2024
Respite to full time
We are thrilled with our choice. Mom started in a respite apt after rehab. Now she is in her own apt and enjoying everything. The staff is amazing. We highly recommend the shores. The staff in every area are so attentive. They are responsive and communicative and do everything possible to ease the transition.
Cathy F - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 9, 2023
Mom agrees this is where she should be.
Moved in [date removed]:
It has taken Mom time to adjust to no kitchen to really have to cook BUT all her meals are up at one of the dining rooms. She is finally going down to meals BIG adjustment NOW all good.
She loves that she doesn't have to call the family to come and fix things in the house. Now she calls the front desk or it is done for her without asking. This is a big relief for Mom.
If she gets lonely she walks to get her mail and talks to many people or she is just happy being in her own room. No real pressure to go out and makes her own timeline.
The family is SO happy with the Shores and the care is more than we all thought it was going to be. Staff is so understanding and listens to us but also Mom.
At 89 years old it is the right place for Mom and safe.
Thank you to all at the Shores.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 3, 2023
Would recommend.
Our family has been very pleased with United Methodist Communities decision so far. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 28, 2022
Our experience with United Methodist Communities
There are things they did really well with and things that I was disappointed with as well. My loved one needed more help than she was receiving here. If someone if healthy and independent and interacting, it is a fantastic place. But she needed more care than she was asking for. The nursing staff was lovely and friendly but I was not getting the help that I needed. Once we moved in we did not really get any guidance, I always had to ask for things. The staff really are lovely people and were doing the best that they could. I would definitely recommend them to someone who is more healthy.
Staci Scheetz - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 10, 2022
The Most Fabulous Place
The Shores is a very special place within a very special organization. Loving, compassionate, personal care for everyone, no matter how challenging the circumstances. We cannot imagine a healthier, more caring place to navigate COVID than The Shores.
Mike - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 13, 2021
Child of parent in hospice
My mother has been on the 3rd floor for several months, through COVID. The care she is given has been exceptional. When she was placed into hospice care, she couldn’t go to that section and The Shores made sure she was given visitation rights and hospice care, even though she was on a floor that didn’t accept visitors. We planned daily visitors with [name removed] and my mom was able to have visitors daily. She is one of 7 so there were a lot of visitors. Her sibs, priest from the parish, best friend and child and granddaughter were all given access to visit my dear mom. Exceptional service and care!
Karl - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 7, 2021
Could Not Ask for a Better Experience
Although Dad is no longer with us, the assisted living care he received while at the Shores was outstanding. The staff was friendly, loving and very knowledgeable. Not everything was perfect, but then, nothing truly is. I would highly recommend The Shores if you are considering Assisted Living or any of the other services offered there. The cost is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Jeff R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 3, 2021
A caring place
I have been so impressed with the thoughtfulness, caring and attentiveness of all the staff , everyone makes my Mom feel welcomed and special.
Only downside are the meals. A more healthy, low salt, low sugar menu option would be greatly appreciated and valued.
Robert - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 3, 2021
Some good, some bad
Hiring part time contractor nurses to keep care costs down yielded Covid on to the 3rd floor nursing wards. There was no protocol for these individuals to ensure that the virus did not come into the building. Many loved ones died. My mother spent a long time in Shore Memorial Hospital and VERY NEARLY died.
Sept 18 2021 AL had one unvaccinated staff person test positive this past week. How the heck does this happen??? This on the new admin's watch.
The capital improvements are beautiful by the way (yes, that's sarcasm).
Stacey Grimmie - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 3, 2021
Our experience at the Shores
Everyone at the shores from the minute you walk in to when you leave Is extremely friendly. Everyone is always willing to help. My parents are very happy living at the shores. We feel like it’s a very safe & clean environment for them. We know they’re well taken care of. Originally, my parents were very unhappy moving from their home to an assisted living facility. It didn’t take long before they fell in love with the Shores community. They are so happy that they made the change to the Shores.
Donna C - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 3, 2021
Care during Covid
I feel that when covid came my mother did not get the amount of care she needed. Yes you kept her safe but, because of the lockdown and quarantine, she needed more help and because I could not see her I didn’t know. In turn she went down hill and ended up in a hospice situation.
Once in hospice, we assumed she would get more care than she did, (and she did too, that is why she chose to live there in the first place, thinking she would be cared for when this time came) and because we could not help care for her because of covid, we had to hire outside people to get the care required. My family and my mother felt it was misrepresented.
Carolyn B - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 2, 2021
The BEST place for our Mom
From the very beginning of our experience at the Shores everyone has been friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and great with our Mom. They speak to her as I believe they would speak to their own parents, softly and with respect.
When there was a misunderstanding about bills and payment the business office worked diligently with me to straighten everything out. It was a huge bonus since I live many states away from the facility .
I and my brothers are very happy with Moms care and how the staff does their best to keep us up to date with Moms progress and condition.
Overall The Shores has been a wonderful place for our Mom , giving me great peace of mind since I can not visit as often as I’d like due to distance.
I highly recommend The Shores for senior care of all stages. From independence to extra nursing care there is a place for everyone. Such peace knowing Mom never has to be moved.
Jessica - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 2, 2021
So grateful
The Shores was already a great place, but I'm especially thankful for how well they've been able to stay on top of all the complications that Covid has brought over the past 18 months. They work tirelessly to give our loved ones the fullest life possible while also keeping everyone safe. We see you all going the extra mile!
My only 2 complaints are that the meals have gone downhill a bit and I see the front desk staff being not so patient with residents sometimes. I know it's a tough job but that could stand to improve.
K. M. - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 4, 2021
Made a Difficult Time Much Harder
I would not recommend them to others. There was a lack of communication in regards to care for my loved one.
The people who were in charge were difficult to talk with. The nurses and aides were fantastic to talk with and helpful.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 23, 2020
Thefts
So, finally the thief or thieves have been caught! It’s about time, especially after you denied this was happening for a few years, and made the aged victims feel like idiots! Like they were imagining it!!! How demeaning!!!
I sure hope you are personally visiting each one of them to apologize and do everything possible to recover their valuables. Finally get security cameras in the hallways?
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