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PREFERRED CARE AT HAMILTON

1501 STATE HWY 33, HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ 08690
Score: 61 / 100

With a score of 61 out of 100, Preferred Care At Hamilton earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Jersey nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Hamilton Square location.

Staffing at Preferred Care At Hamilton is near the national average, with 3.69 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Preferred Care At Hamilton. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Feb 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity E
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $48,825

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
126
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11