Preferred Care at Absecon
Nursing Home · Absecon, NJ
CMS certification number315244
Contact & location
1020 Pitney RoadAbsecon, NJ 08201
Atlantic County
- Phone
- (609) 646-5400
- ZIP code
- 08201 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 162
- Residents per day
- 151.5 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Absecon Operator, LLC
- Chain
- Preferred Care (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 20, 1987
- 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
- 4.09 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.35 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.60 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.53 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.0 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 31.3 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 23, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 18 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-23 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-23 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-23 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-28 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-08-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-08-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-08-18 | 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 · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2022-07-26 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | 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 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-07-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-07-26 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-26 |
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 $25,753 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-28 | Fine | $25,753 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Absecon Holdco LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Absecon Investors LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| Green, Dov (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 36% | |
| Mermelstein, Boruch (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 36% | |
| Schnell, David (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Amoyelle, Yechezkel (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Preferred Care at Absecon?
Preferred Care at Absecon 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 Absecon have?
It has 162 certified beds and cares for about 152 residents per day.
Has Preferred Care at Absecon been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $25,753 in the last three years.
Who owns Preferred Care at Absecon?
It is part of Preferred Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Preferred Care at Absecon?
(609) 646-5400. The facility is located at 1020 Pitney Road, Absecon, NJ 08201.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.