THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC

The Pine of Camden holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. Two of the three sub-ratings are driving that strong result. The health inspection rating of 5 stars means state inspectors found very few, if any, serious problems during their visits, which is a good sign that the facility is being run safely and responsibly on a day-to-day basis. The staffing rating of 5 stars means nurses are spending more time with residents compared to most other facilities, which practically speaking means your loved one is less likely to have to wait long for help and more likely to receive attentive, personal care. The one area worth a closer look is the quality measures rating, which comes in at 2 out of 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical health outcomes for residents, things like rates of falls, pressure wounds, or changes in mobility. A below-average score here does not necessarily mean poor care across the board, but it does suggest the facility may be struggling with some specific health outcome tracking or resident health trends. It is worth asking the facility directly which measures contributed to the lower score and what steps they are taking to improve. The overall 5-star rating is a genuine reflection of strong performance in inspections and staffing, but the quality measures score is a real data point that deserves a conversation before you make a final decision.