For profit - Limited Liability company ·
162 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Preferred Care (13 facilities)
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
Preferred Care At Absecon is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Absecon, New Jersey. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, above the New Jersey average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Dec 23, 2024 cited 3 deficiencies.
1 fine totaling $39,620 in CMS records.
1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Long-Stay QM
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Preferred Care At Absecon compares
This facility vs. the New Jersey and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
New Jersey avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.99
3.86
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.42
0.69
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.58
2.23
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
47.7%
40.9%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
3.0
8.5
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.99
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.42
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.99
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.58
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.49
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
47.7%
Registered Nurses
25.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Dec 23, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
3
Total Deficiencies Found
16
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Preferred Care At Absecon
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 23, 2024
Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Sep 28, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 18, 2023
Minimal
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 18, 2023
About This Facility
Address
1020 Pitney Road Absecon, NJ 08201
CMS Certification #
315244
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
162
Avg Residents/Day
149.5
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1987-05-20
Chain
Preferred Care (13 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Preferred Care
13
Facilities Nationwide
Preferred Care operates 13 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Preferred Care At Absecon an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Preferred Care At Absecon reports 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the New Jersey average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 3 deficiencies.
Preferred Care At Absecon is certified for 162 beds.
Admissions at Preferred Care At Absecon
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (609) 646-5400. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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