Public Record
Preferred Care at Absecon
Operated by Preferred Care
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 162
- Avg. residents per day
- 148.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 22
- Fire safety findings
- 18
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2024-12-23
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Citations
22 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0577Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0842Generalno actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0695Generalno actual harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety8 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety4 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety6 deficiencies
Ownership
Preferred Care
13nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Preferred Care at Absecon?
- Preferred Care at Absecon is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Absecon, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315244.
- What is the CMS rating for Preferred Care at Absecon?
- Preferred Care at Absecon has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Preferred Care at Absecon have?
- Preferred Care at Absecon is certified for 162 beds. It serves an average of 148.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Preferred Care at Absecon have?
- Preferred Care at Absecon has 22 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Preferred Care at Absecon last inspected?
- Preferred Care at Absecon was last inspected on December 23, 2024. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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