Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-03 · Fire 2025-02-03
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Hamilton Square, NJ
Preferred Care At Hamilton
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $48,825 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1501 State Hwy 33, Hamilton Square, NJ
(609) 586-1114
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
126
Certified beds
Average residents
113
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Preferred Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1969-10-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.36
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.07
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.37
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
69%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.1
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
93.0%
6.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
2.4%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
4.6%
0.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.7% |
19.0%
4.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.0% |
13.5%
5.5 pts better
|
16.7%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.0% |
9.7%
5.7 pts better
|
14.9%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
0.8%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.5% |
15.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
6.0%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.0% |
78.7%
17.3 pts better
|
81.7%
14.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.7% |
8.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.2%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
80.1%
17.6 pts better
|
79.7%
18 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.8% |
25.4%
1.6 pts better
|
23.9%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-19 · Fire 2023-12-19
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-07-21 · Fire 2021-07-21
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-02-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K300 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
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 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-19
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 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-19
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-02-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-19
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2021-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-08-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-02-03
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
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 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-19
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-08-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$48,825
2025-02-03
Fine
Fine · fine $48,825
Fine
Ownership
Hamilton 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
Pilek, John
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Schnell, David
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Stern, Samuel
Corporate Officer · Individual
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#3
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