Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-23 · Fire 2024-12-23
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Absecon, NJ
Preferred Care At Absecon
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $39,620 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1020 Pitney Road, Absecon, NJ
(609) 646-5400
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
162
Certified beds
Average residents
150
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Preferred Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-05-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
13 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.99
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.58
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.99
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.41
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.49
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.24
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.42
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.95
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.38
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,044
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
30.94
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9862
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
1.17
Baseline 18.95% · Performance 20.89% · Measure score 1.17 · Achievement 1.17 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.75
Baseline 11.65% · Performance 8.15% · Measure score 4.75 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 4.75
Total nurse turnover
5.27
Baseline 46.67% · Performance 42.14% · Measure score 5.27 · Achievement 5.27 · Improvement 1.57
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.18
Baseline 3.68 hours · Performance 3.41 hours · Measure score 1.18 · Achievement 1.18 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.17% |
10.72%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 272 · Observed rate 8.09% · Lower 95% interval 7.24% |
| Discharge to community | 49.33% |
50.57%
1.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 273 · Observed rate 42.49% · Lower 95% interval 41.85% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.35 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 257 · Denominator 257 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.39% |
0.77%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 257 |
| Discharge self-care score | 86.54% |
53.69%
32.9 pts better
|
Numerator 135 · Denominator 156 |
| Discharge mobility score | 85.26% |
50.94%
34.3 pts better
|
Numerator 133 · Denominator 156 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 257 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.15% |
7.12%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 197 · Observed rate 9.14% · Lower 95% interval 5.96% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.34% |
8.2%
5.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 214 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 98.43% |
42%
56.4 pts better
|
Numerator 250 · Denominator 254 |
| Discharge function score | 89.1% |
56.45%
32.6 pts better
|
Numerator 139 · Denominator 156 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 79 · Denominator 79 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 130 · Denominator 130 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 37.93% |
25.2%
12.7 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 145 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
93.0%
5.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 96.7% · Q4 99.2% · 4Q avg 98.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.2%
2.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
2.4%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 21.4% |
11.4%
10 pts worse
|
11.4%
10 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.5% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 21.6% · Q4 21.8% · 4Q avg 21.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.9% |
4.6%
2.7 pts better
|
5.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.3% |
19.0%
9.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.4% · Q2 27.2% · Q3 29.2% · Q4 29.5% · 4Q avg 28.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.9% |
9.8%
5.9 pts better
|
16.3%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.3% |
9.7%
6.4 pts better
|
14.9%
11.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
0.8%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 5.9% |
15.9%
10 pts better
|
19.8%
13.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 10.5% · 4Q avg 5.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.0% |
6.0%
2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.6% |
78.7%
10.9 pts better
|
81.7%
7.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.6% · Q2 90.4% · Q3 81.2% · Q4 89.6% · 4Q avg 89.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.1% |
8.2%
2.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.1% · Observed 11.1% · Expected 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.7% |
80.1%
6.6 pts better
|
79.7%
7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 86.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.4% |
25.4%
6 pts worse
|
23.9%
7.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 31.4% · Observed 31.1% · Expected 23.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-28 · Fire 2023-09-28
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-07-26 · Fire 2022-07-26
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K131 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2025-02-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K771 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2025-02-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-10-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-23
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-15
G · Actual harm
2023-09-28
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-18
B · Minimal harm
2023-08-18
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-18
B · Minimal harm
2023-08-18
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2022-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-26
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-08-26
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$39,620
2023-09-28
Fine
Fine · fine $39,620
Fine
Ownership
Absecon Holdco LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Green, Dov
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Mermelstein, Boruch
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Absecon Investors LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Schnell, David
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Amoyelle, Yechezkel
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Stern, Samuel
Corporate Officer · Individual
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