Preferred Care At Absecon
Absecon, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315244) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,753
Phone: (609) 646-5400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Preferred Care At Absecon holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Preferred Care At Absecon reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
Preferred Care At Absecon has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,753.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Preferred Care At Absecon is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, first approved for certification on May 20, 1987. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is licensed for 162 certified beds, with an average of 151.5 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Preferred Care At Absecon holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,753.00, and 0 payment denials.
There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the data for this facility.
Preferred Care At Absecon is part of the Preferred Care chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Preferred Care At Absecon has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,753.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Preferred Care At Absecon is certified for 162 beds with an average of 151.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Preferred Care chain, which has 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 20, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not in the data provided; contact the facility at 6096465400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not in the data provided; contact the facility at 6096465400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315244?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.