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Lions Gate

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise dedicated and compassionate dementia care staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1100 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043110 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.5/5

based on 35 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Lions Gate offers a clean environment with highly regarded dementia care and therapy teams, making it a strong contender for those specific needs. However, families should be aware of recurring reports regarding slow nursing response times and poor communication; we recommend observing the floor during a weekend visit and asking specifically about their process for handling call-button requests.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

35 reviews on Google
Lions Gate receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated dementia care and rehabilitation staff, while others report significant concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and administrative communication. While long-term residents and their families often highlight a clean environment and professional care, rehab patients and their families have frequently cited issues with slow call-button response times and poor food quality.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms3.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Dedicated and compassionate dementia care staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Active and varied social activities

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call buttons and patient needs (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and dining restrictions (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or rude administrative and nursing communication (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 39 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With a 5-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that staff are consistently available to respond promptly when a resident uses their call button?
  • 2I understand that dining is a central part of daily life; could you walk us through how you manage dietary preferences and meal quality to ensure residents are satisfied with their food?
  • 3Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to address those areas and improve the overall care environment?
  • 4Communication is very important to our family; what is the best way for us to stay in regular contact with the nursing and administrative staff regarding our loved one's care?
  • 5I noticed you have a very active social calendar; could you tell me more about which activities are most popular among the residents right now?
  • 6How does your team handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the evening and weekend hours when administrative staff may not be on-site?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff of dementia care are especially caring and effective. God bless them. Facility tries to correct problems brought to their attention but overall very good and caring.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

My 84 year old mother has been a patient in Lions Gate Rehab twice in the past year. After experiencing the lacking care in other facilities, I would not have her stay anywhere else other than Lions Gate.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Most times my dad had to wait 1 hour or more after he pressed the button for help. I believe he got a UTI after his diper were not changed regularly.

Rehab patient's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 35 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.03hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.72hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Better than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
12.1%
NJ
11.7%
Camden
13.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.6%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Camden
11.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Camden
91.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.6%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Camden
19.5%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Better than Avg
Here
8.5%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Camden
11.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.4%
US
19.5%
NJ
18.9%
Camden
26.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.7%
Better than Avg
Here
98.7%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Camden
77.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.1%
Better than Avg
Here
94.1%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Camden
79.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.1%
Better than Avg
Here
0.1%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Camden
0.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Near state avg (8.5)
2 complaint-triggered

Lions Gate has concerning recurring issues that persist across multiple years, with families filing complaints about medication management and abuse reporting procedures. The facility repeatedly struggles with care planning, nutrition and dietary services, and infection control, with the same problems appearing in 2021, 2023, and 2025 surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration.

Feb 13, 2025Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Feb 13, 2025Complaint
2
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Feb 9, 2023Routine
7
0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Feb 11, 2021Routine
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lions Gate

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Okoli Umeweni, AdaoraContracted Managing EmployeeBecker, MeredithW-2 Managing EmployeePalella, CristinaW-2 Managing EmployeeThompson, DavidW-2 Managing EmployeeThompson, DavidOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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