Preferred Care at Absecon
1020 Pitney Road · Absecon, NJ · 08201 · 6096465400
162 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Preferred Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2024
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.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315244 · certified since May 20, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.