The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
PREFERRED CARE AT ABSECON
ABSECON, NJ · Medicare-certified · 162 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
PREFERRED CARE AT ABSECON (ABSECON, NJ) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and no fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 3 out of 5 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0918 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0918.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14
- Nurse aides
- 2.60
- Weekend nursing
- 3.53
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.7%26.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%1.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.8%4.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.7%1.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.2%33.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.2%1.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
21.6%28.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%99.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.2%97.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,753 in total fines.
- $25,753
Federal fine
Sep 28, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2019
Now operated by Absecon Operator, LLC, previously Absecon Manor Nursing Home Assocs.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PREFERRED CARE · 13 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 151.5 residents on an average day (94% of 162 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.