PREFERRED CARE AT HAMILTON

πŸ“ 1501 STATE HWY 33, hamilton-square, NJ 08690 πŸ“ž 6095861114 πŸ›οΈ 126 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

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1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Quality Measures

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5/5

Inspection History Overview

45
Total Violations
7 years of data
$49,475
Total Fines
2 penalties
7
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 13 violations

Tag 0550 D Feb 3, 2025

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0584 D Feb 3, 2025

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0644 D Feb 3, 2025

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0657 D Feb 3, 2025

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0658 E Feb 3, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0686 G Feb 3, 2025

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0695 D Feb 3, 2025

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0697 E Feb 3, 2025

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0755 D Feb 3, 2025

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0757 E Feb 3, 2025

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0812 F Feb 3, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0814 D Feb 3, 2025

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Tag 0880 D Feb 3, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

2023 1 violations

Tag 0640 E Dec 19, 2023

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

2021 4 violations

Tag 0584 D Nov 10, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 30, 2021
Tag 0609 D Sep 27, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 26, 2021
Tag 0658 E Jul 21, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 21, 2021
Tag 0658 D Apr 23, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: May 18, 2021

2020 2 violations

Tag 0658 D Aug 28, 2020

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 17, 2020
Tag 0804 E Aug 28, 2020

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 17, 2020

2019 5 violations

Tag 0658 D Sep 12, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 19, 2019
Tag 0695 D Sep 12, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 19, 2019
Tag 0761 D Sep 12, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 19, 2019
Tag 0880 E Sep 12, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 19, 2019
Tag 0658 D Mar 11, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 18, 2019

2018 6 violations

Tag 0550 D Sep 28, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 29, 2018
Tag 0583 D Sep 28, 2018

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 29, 2018
Tag 0698 E Sep 28, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 29, 2018
Tag 0759 D Sep 28, 2018

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 29, 2018
Tag 0761 D Sep 28, 2018

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 29, 2018
Tag 0880 D Sep 28, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 29, 2018

2017 14 violations

Tag 0167 B Jun 12, 2017

Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0226 D Jun 12, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0241 D Jun 12, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0281 D Jun 12, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jun 12, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0323 D Jun 12, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0333 E Jun 12, 2017

Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0371 F Jun 12, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0425 D Jun 12, 2017

Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0428 D Jun 12, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0431 E Jun 12, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0441 E Jun 12, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0465 D Jun 12, 2017

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017
Tag 0466 F Jun 12, 2017

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 25, 2017

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2025 1 penalties totaling $48,825

$48,825
Fine
February 3, 2025
Average: $48,825 | Range: $48,825 - $48,825

2021 1 penalties totaling $650

$650
Fine
May 10, 2021
Average: $650 | Range: $650 - $650

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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Inspection Survey Reports

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December 19, 2023
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November 10, 2021
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September 27, 2021
0.00

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July 21, 2021
0.00

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April 23, 2021
0.00

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September 12, 2019
0.00

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September 28, 2018
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Limited Liability company
Independent (Not part of a chain)
315111
315111
6095861114
Mercer

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Organization
August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual