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PREFERRED CARE AT OLD BRIDGE, LLC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey)

6989 RT18, OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey 08857

Phone: 7323602277

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
122.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Middlesex
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Jersey AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.490.70-0.21
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.803.90-0.10
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover48.4%39.3%-

Health Citation History

15 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-10-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-23Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G – Actual Harm
2023-03-06Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2021-03-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-11Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-11Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-31Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Smoke DeficienciesProperly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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