Nursing homes › New Jersey › Preferred Care at Hamilton
1501 State Hwy 33, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 · (609) 586-1114 · 126 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Preferred Care, a group operating 13 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.7/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $182,996 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.62 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 3.28. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 16 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-15 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2023-12-19 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-03 | Fine | $48,825 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON HOLDCO, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/01/2019 |
| GREEN, DOV | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/01/2019 |
| MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/01/2019 |
| SCHNELL, DAVID | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/01/2019 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2019 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Preferred Care at Hamilton — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 315111), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/preferred-care-at-hamilton-hamilton-square-nj/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315111. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.