CMS data shows Preakness Healthcare Center earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.
Preakness Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Preakness Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.19 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.10 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.41 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.68 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.87 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.90 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jan 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0610 Severity DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Jan 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0607 Severity EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Jan 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0640 Severity EEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Jan 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 | 9.7% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 2.8% | 3.0% | Average |
| On antipsychotic medication | 15.9% | 14.5% | Average |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.4% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 8.9% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 7.1% | 7.5% | Average |
| New/worsened incontinence | 4.3% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $15,646
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -1 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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