Preferred Care at Hamilton
Nursing Home · Hamilton Square, NJ
CMS certification number315111
Contact & location
1501 State Hwy 33Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 586-1114
- ZIP code
- 08690 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 126
- Residents per day
- 114.4 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Hamilton Operator, LLC
- Chain
- Preferred Care (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 14, 1969
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.62 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.45 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.20 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.28 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.5 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 73.7 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 21 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-15 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2023-12-19 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $48,825 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-03 | Fine | $48,825 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Holdco, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Green, Dov (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Mermelstein, Boruch (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Schnell, David (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pilek, John (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Preferred Care at Hamilton?
Preferred Care at Hamilton has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Preferred Care at Hamilton have?
It has 126 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.
Has Preferred Care at Hamilton been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $48,825 in the last three years.
Who owns Preferred Care at Hamilton?
It is part of Preferred Care and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Preferred Care at Hamilton?
(609) 586-1114. The facility is located at 1501 State Hwy 33, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.