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Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC
6989 Rt18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
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 Old Bridge, LLC, in Old Bridge, New Jersey, is certified for 140 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 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.7 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.4% | 33.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 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: 31 Mar 2025, 6 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×8 E ×5
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 Oct 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2021 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2021 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2021 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2021 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.4%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 5.1% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.1% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.1% | 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: Preferred Care At Old Bridge Llc. Chain: Preferred Care (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ob Investor LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/04/2017 |
| Preferred Care At Old Bridge LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/04/2017 |
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 Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | Edison | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 56.7 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Complete Care At Madison, LLC | Matawan | 167 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 13.8 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo | Edison | 328 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 6.4 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Reformed Church Home | Old Bridge | 108 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7.4 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Roosevelt Care Center | Edison | 180 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 11.1 | $27K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge | Old Bridge | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 8.9 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| St Joseph'S Home Al & Nc, Inc | Woodbridge | 51 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Alameda Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Perth Amboy | 250 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 10.8 | — | 29 Dec 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 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 Old Bridge, LLC?
It is part of the Preferred Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ob Investor LLC and Preferred Care At Old Bridge LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Mar 2025.
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.