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Lions Gate

1100 LAUREL OAK ROAD, VOORHEES, NJ, 08043
(856) 667-3100
110 licensed beds

CMS rates Lions Gate 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 26 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
110
CMS facility ID
315499
Care type
Nursing home
County
Camden
Facility name
Lions Gate
Street address
1100 LAUREL OAK ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone
(856) 667-3100

Lions Gate is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Voorhees, New Jersey. It is licensed for 110 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 20 senior care facilities in Voorhees and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Lions Gate 26 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Other

Registered owners & officers

Becker, Meredith
Managing employee — since 2022
Okoli Umeweni, Adaora
Managing employee · Additional disclosable party — since 2007
Palella, Cristina
Managing employee · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Thompson, David
Managing employee · Director — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2007-02-20
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-06-12
Nurse staffing
6.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$1,192 per day (≈ $36,240/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
38% Medicaid · 21% Medicare · 41% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
182% above the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
110
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-12Health inspection3 citations
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2026-07-13
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-07-13
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-07-13
2025-02-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (15 citations)
2023-02-09Health inspection5 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-21
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-03-21
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-21
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-03-21
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-03-21
2026-06-12Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-07-17
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-07-17
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-07-17
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-07-20
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-07-13
2025-02-13Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-28
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-28
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-28
2023-02-09Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-03-21
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-21
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315499.
How it compares in New Jersey.
Inspection citations, 3 years
26
More than 18% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
6.0
Higher than 96% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
39%
Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 13 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased6.0%8.3%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight3.7%4.7%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.2%0.5%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%0.7%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms2.3%12.5%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.5%2.3%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%93.0%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened18.0%7.3%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication23.0%18.8%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%96.8%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.8%5.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.7%15.2%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication16.8%12.9%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.391.961.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.521.051.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.4%79.0%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.3%1.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.3%79.5%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission23.0%24.1%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.0%8.1%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
  • K-0761 2 inspections. To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
  • K-0918 2 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New Jersey

  • Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
  • File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Jefferson Stratford Hospital, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • West Jersey Hospital, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Cooper University Hospital, about 10.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
3.535 ratings on Google
★★★★★Deborah Robinson · 2026-04-05 · via Google

“Two adults; from my extended family; have been living at Lion's Gate; independent living section; for two years. The complex is immaculately-clean; and serene. The grounds are spacious and wooded. Resident safety is emphasized via hallway railings and signage. The Bistro dining-hall has delicious hot food and salads. The visitor-lounge has comfortable seating. The synagogue is elegantly-appointed…”

★★★Joey G. · 2023-04-23 · via Google

“This original review was from 4 years ago. I am updating. I think I should clarify that. I hope they have improved over the years. That said my original review was a 1 star due to unappealing food, extended periods without being checked on, short therapy session, Spartan rooms with squeaky beds and having to wheel oneself to the dining without needed assistance. All that said no harm came to my f…”

★★★★★Lanija Andrews · 2026-01-26 · via Google

“I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 12 years, and during that time I have never witnessed a CEO or administrator respond to a crisis in the manner you did. Your willingness to shovel snow for staff, clear vehicles, ensure everyone was provided a meal, and actively work on the floors alongside every department until all staff were safe demonstrated exceptional leadership. Your actions exe…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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