Shore Medical Center

What Shore Medical Center does

Shore Medical Center is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit, 196-bed acute care community hospital founded in 1940 in Somers Point, New Jersey, serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. Its clinical portfolio spans a 24/7 emergency department (with a specialized pediatric and adolescent care center), a Comprehensive Cancer Center accredited continuously by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer since 1987, a CardioVascular Institute with catheterization and rehabilitation, a Primary Stroke Center with Penn Medicine telestroke integration, neuroscience, spine and orthopedic services (including the VELYS Active Robotic Assistance Technology, first deployed in New Jersey), maternity and neonatal care, wound care and hyperbaric medicine, sleep medicine, and a broad rehabilitation program. The hospital operates a freestanding Shore Cancer Center and an outpatient rehabilitation facility and is a member of the Penn Cancer Network with multi-specialty Penn Medicine affiliations in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonology, plus a Penn Heart Rescue emergency transport program.

The technology stack centers on advanced clinical hardware rather than software platforms: a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator with RapidArc for image-guided and stereotactic radiotherapy; the VELYS robotic assistance system for spinal surgery; full-service radiology including CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, and women's imaging provided via partnership with Advanced Radiology Solutions; laboratory services supported by Mayo Medical Laboratories; Tele-ICU remote critical-care coverage through Equum Medical; and the Shore School of Radiologic Technology as an in-house training pipeline. Patient-facing infrastructure includes a clinical/patient portal, machine-readable pricing files and a price estimator, a Speakers Bureau, community education programs, and active social channels.

Commercially, Shore generates revenue primarily from patient care services billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers on a per-service basis, supplemented by outpatient testing and procedure fees and a self-pay discounting program. As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), it also receives philanthropic support through the Stainton Society (established 1989, contributing over $9 million), Lightkeeper's Society ($5,000+ annual giving), and DiOrio Society (planned gifts), and provides charity care and free cancer screenings via the NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) program. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the campus, affiliated Shore Physicians Group referrals, and community outreach, with payer relationships covering all major insurance plans.

Name

Shore Medical Center

Legal name

Shore Medical Center

Website

https://shoremedicalcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shore Medical Center is an independent 501(c)(3) acute care community hospital in Somers Point, NJ, operating 196 beds and serving residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. It provides cancer care, cardiovascular, stroke, spine/orthopedic, maternity, and rehabilitation services through the Penn Cancer Network and Penn Medicine affiliations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Community healthcare services
• Cancer treatment center
• Cardiovascular services
• Emergency medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Somers Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Primary revenue from providing acute care hospital services including emergency care, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, oncology treatments, cardiovascular procedures, and maternity services. Revenue is generated through standard medical billing to insurance providers (Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers) and self-pay patients.
2. Outpatient Testing and Procedures: Revenue from outpatient services including radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, cardiac testing, and other diagnostic procedures performed on non-admitted patients.
3. Charity Care and Financial Assistance: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit hospital, provides charity care and discounted services to qualifying uninsured and underinsured patients, reducing potential revenue in exchange for tax-exempt status and community benefit.
4. Donations and Planned Giving: Philanthropic contributions through donor societies including Lightkeeper's Society, Stainton Society, and DiOrio Society. Includes memorial donations, naming opportunities, and planned gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shore Medical Center operates as a 196-bed acute care community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services across cancer care, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation, radiology, maternity, and surgical specialties. Revenue is generated through insurance billing (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers) and self-pay patients, with ancillary philanthropic contributions supporting community benefit programs.

Product overview

Shore Medical Center is a 196-bed independent, non-profit acute care community hospital offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services organized around major care centers. The hospital's core offerings include the Shore Cancer Center (medical oncology, radiation oncology with TrueBeam linear accelerator, detection, screening, and support services), CardioVascular Services (diagnostic testing, catheterization, rehabilitation), Rehabilitation Services (physical, occupational, speech, cardiac/pulmonary, pelvic floor, balance therapy), and Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine). Additional services span Emergency Department with pediatric care, Maternity Care Center, Neuroscience Program with Primary Stroke Center certification, Surgical Services, Tele-ICU, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Sensory-Friendly Care Programs. The hospital operates as part of the Penn Cancer Network and Penn Heart Rescue program, with affiliations in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonology. Technology offerings include the VELYS Active Robotic Assistance Technology for spinal procedures (first in NJ) and advanced imaging systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shore Cancer Center: A comprehensive cancer care facility offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, and support services. Part of the Penn Cancer Network.
• Shore Physicians Group
• Lightkeeper's Society
• Stainton Society
• DiOrio Society

Products and services

• Shore Cancer Center Comprehensive, nationally accredited cancer care facility providing medical oncology, radiation oncology, detection, screening, diagnostics, treatment, and support services as part of the Penn Cancer Network.
• CardioVascular Services Comprehensive cardiovascular services including prevention, advanced diagnosis, cardiac catheterization, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, vascular care, and Penn Medicine cardiology affiliation for advanced cases.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive rehabilitation program including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, pelvic floor therapy, balance care, and oncology rehabilitation/lymphedema management.
• Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Full-service imaging department offering X-ray, CT scans, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, neuroradiology, and women's imaging services.
• Emergency Department 24/7 emergency care facility including specialized pediatric and adolescent care center with staff trained in sensory-friendly care approaches.
• Maternity Care Center Comprehensive maternity services with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatology partners, and family-centered care approach.
• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Advanced wound healing services including hyperbaric oxygen therapy for complex wounds, diabetic ulcers, and radiation injuries.
• Sleep Medicine Diagnostic and treatment services for sleep disorders through partnership with Advantage Sleep Centers.
• Care Management Care coordination services combining social work and nursing skills to help patients and families identify healthcare needs and develop discharge care plans.
• Prostate Care Center Comprehensive prostate care program with board-certified urologists and oncologists offering transperineal prostate biopsy procedures, radiation therapy, and monitoring for prostate conditions.
• Shore School of Radiologic Technology Accredited radiologic technology education program that has graduated over 350 people, with tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 for graduates accepting full-time positions.
• Life Support Training Center Training facility offering BLS, ACLS, PALS, and HeartSaver CPR courses for healthcare professionals and community members.
• Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) Program State-funded program providing free cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties for breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive 'A' hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group (Spring 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Penn Cancer NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShore Medical Center is a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network, providing patients with access to Penn's cancer care expertise and resources while receiving care locally at Shore Cancer Center.
• Penn Medicine - CardiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing affiliation with Penn Medicine in cardiology providing patients access to Penn's leading interventional cardiologists and cardiovascular expertise through Shore's CardioVascular Institute.
• Penn Medicine - Maternal-Fetal MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Penn Medicine for maternal-fetal medicine services, giving patients and physicians seamless access to world-class perinatal care.
• Penn Medicine - NeurosciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Penn Medicine for neuroscience services including the Penn Medicine Telestroke Program for advanced stroke care.
• Penn Medicine - PulmonologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Penn Medicine for pulmonary medicine, providing patients access to Penn's pulmonology specialists.
• Onsite Neonatal PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for on-site neonatology services supporting the Maternity Care Center and Pediatric Care Center.
• Bayfront Emergency PhysicianscoreTechnology or IntegrationContracted emergency medicine physician group providing board-certified emergency physicians for the 24/7 Emergency Department.
• Equum MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for 24/7 Tele-ICU critical care services, providing remote intensive care unit monitoring and support.
• Mayo Medical LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationMayo Laboratory affiliation supporting Shore's advanced laboratory services with access to Mayo's specialized testing capabilities.
• Advanced Radiology Solutions (ARS)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with ARS for board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists providing diagnostic imaging services including specialized women's imaging.
• Advantage Sleep CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sleep medicine services supporting the Sleep Medicine Department.
• Shore Physicians GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated multi-specialty physician group providing primary care, specialists, and urgent care. Key referral source for hospital services and employed physician services.
• Varian Medical SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for TrueBeam linear accelerator, an advanced radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatment system from Varian Medical Systems.
• Penn Heart Rescue ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Medicine program providing 24/7 emergency transport to Philadelphia via ambulance or PennStar helicopter for advanced cardiac care.
• Gilda's Club South JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer support organization offering support groups, lectures, workshops and social events as a supplement to medical care for cancer patients and families.
• Cancer Hope NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for peer support for cancer patients and their loved ones, providing free and confidential support at any stage of diagnosis.
• New Jersey Hospital AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in state hospital association along with Voluntary Hospitals of America for advocacy and best practices sharing.
• Cape Atlantic Coalition for HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShore Medical Center serves as lead agency for this regional chronic disease prevention coalition addressing cancer and chronic disease prevention in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AtlantiCare: AtlantiCare is the dominant health system serving Atlantic County, NJ, with AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center operating a 268-bed Mainland campus and a 230-bed City campus in Atlantic City. It is the most direct geographic competitor for Shore, competing head-to-head for emergency, surgical, cardiac, and oncology volume in the same two-county service area.
• Cape Regional Health System: Cape Regional Medical Center is a 240-bed acute care hospital in Cape May Court House, NJ, operating across Shore's Cape May County backyard. It offers overlapping services in emergency, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and maternity, making it the closest one-to-one competitor for inpatient market share.
• Englewood Hospital: Englewood Hospital is a similarly sized, independent-affiliated non-profit community hospital in northern NJ recognized for comparable quality achievements (Leapfrog 'A', Joint Commission certifications). It serves as a useful scale and operating-model analogue for Shore as an independent acute care community hospital.

Broad incumbents

• Hackensack Meridian Health: Hackensack Meridian is the largest NJ hospital system, with hospitals (including Ocean University Medical Center in Brick and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford Township) reaching into the Jersey Shore region. It competes for tertiary referrals and employed-physician talent in Shore's market.
• Cooper University Health Care: Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is an academic medical center and clinical research hub serving the Delaware Valley. It competes with Shore for complex oncology, cardiology, and surgical referrals that might otherwise flow through Shore's Penn-affiliated programs.
• RWJBarnabas Health Community Hospitals: RWJBarnabas Health operates Community Medical Center in Toms River and other NJ community hospitals, which overlap with Shore's emergency, oncology, and cardiac service lines. As a large system with growing outpatient reach into Ocean and Atlantic counties, RWJBarnabas represents a competitive threat on Shore's northern edge.
• Inspira Health Network: Inspira Health operates acute care hospitals in Vineland, Mullica Hill, Elmer, and Bridgeton, serving southern and western New Jersey. It offers comparable community hospital services including cancer, cardiac, and emergency care, and competes for patients in Shore's outer service area.
• Virtua Health: Virtua is a large southern New Jersey non-profit health system operating multiple hospitals (Virtua Voorhees, Marlton, Mount Holly, Willingboro, Our Lady of Lourdes). It competes broadly with Shore for cardiology, oncology, and orthopedic patients in adjacent Burlington and Camden counties.

Emerging players

• Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Deborah is a specialty hospital in Browns Mills, NJ focused on cardiac and pulmonary care, overlapping with Shore's CardioVascular Services and Penn Medicine cardiology offering. It draws complex cardiac cases away from Shore's regional catchment area.

Others

• Penn Medicine: Penn Medicine is the academic medical center affiliate for Shore through Penn Cancer Network and cardiology, neuroscience, pulmonology, and maternal-fetal medicine affiliations. It is both a partner enabling specialty capability at Shore and the destination quaternary referral center through Penn Heart Rescue and Penn Cancer Network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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