PREFERRED CARE AT HAMILTON
1501 STATE HWY 33, HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ 08690 · CCN 315111
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 126
- Avg residents/day
- 112.9
- Phone
- 6095861114
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-03 | 11 | 8.6 | 9.5 | +2.4 worse |
| 2 | 2023-12-19 | 3 | 8.0 | 9.8 | -5.0 better |
| 3 | 2021-07-21 | 1 | 4.9 | 9.3 | -3.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.69 | 52.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.36 | 68.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.63 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $48,825
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- PREFERRED CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 13
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (15)1 actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-03 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-12-19 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-07-21 · Health · corrected 2021-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON HOLDCO, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-09-01 |
| GREEN, DOV | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-09-01 |
| MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-09-01 |
| SCHNELL, DAVID | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-09-01 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-09-01 |
| PILEK, JOHN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-09-01 |
Other facilities in HAMILTON SQUARE
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.