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Preferred Care At Absecon
1020 Pitney Road, Absecon, NJ 08201
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Preferred Care At Absecon, in Absecon, New Jersey, is certified for 162 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Preferred Care chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $26K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Atlantic Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 28 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.6 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.0% | 50.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,753 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Dec 2024, 28 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×16 E ×3 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | B | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2023 | Fine | $25,753 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.0%, RNs 31.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.9% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.5% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Absecon Operator, Llc. Chain: Preferred Care (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2019 |
| Absecon Investors LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20% | 06/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Atlantic County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Care At Egg Harbor | Egg Harbor Township | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | $18K | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Our Ladys Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Pleasantville | 214 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 12.1 | — | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | Galloway Township | 186 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 7.5 | — | 23 May 2025 |
| Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens | Galloway Township | 151 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 19.9 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Complete Care At Linwood, LLC | Linwood | 174 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 18.4 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Excel Care At the Pines | Atlantic City | 151 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 18.5 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Health Center At Galloway, The | Galloway Township | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | $77K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Northfield | 180 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 17.8 | $14K | 5 Jun 2025 |
All 10 facilities in Atlantic County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Preferred Care At Absecon been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Preferred Care At Absecon been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $26K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Preferred Care At Absecon compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Preferred Care At Absecon?
It is part of the Preferred Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Absecon Holdco LLC and Absecon Investors LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Preferred Care At Absecon last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Dec 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.