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Preferred Care at Old Bridge
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Old Bridge, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Preferred Care at Old Bridge

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Old Bridge, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
6989 Nj-18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Preferred Care at Old Bridge

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Preferred Care at Old Bridge is an exceptional community in Old Bridge, New Jersey, offering a comprehensive continuum of clinical services aimed at helping seniors regain their mobility and return to normal lives. The community offers various services, including respite, restorative, long-term, and hospice care, overseen by dedicated and well-trained professionals.

Backed by years of experience in the healthcare industry, Preferred Care utilizes its extensive expertise and resources to deliver outstanding specialized care to individuals. The community employs the most advanced treatment techniques and technology, along with a comfortable environment for healing and individualized care plans provided by genuinely caring specialists supporting residents at every step of their recovery process.

Facility Direct Line (732) 360-2277
Facility Direct Line (732) 360-2277 info@pcoldbridge.com
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg. ▲ 53.4% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg. ▲ 44.0% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
At NJ avg. At NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg. ▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs New Jersey averages

Rank #132 / 284Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 284 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 284 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 132nd out of 284 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 42m

5% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
28m
−32% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 3m
+13% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 8m
−5% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 24m
Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
6m
Avg State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
25m
−12% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +13% above New Jersey average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
130
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
78 days
Bed community size
140-bed community Rank #163 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 560 homes in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #578 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 578th out of 629 homes in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
93%
Rank #53 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 478 homes in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 478. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
130 / 140
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License Number61220
CMS Certification Number315321

Ownership & Operating Entity

Preferred Care at Old Bridge is legally operated by Preferred Care At Old Bridge, Llc, and administered by Ms. Lauren Kessler.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Baruch Mermelstein, David Schnell, Dov Green

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
140 units
Total beds
140 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSubacute Rehab

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 16 deficiencies 10 inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (11% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1618 This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (16 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 11% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.62 This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (1.6 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 20% better
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 16 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
15 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0
1 Complaint deficiencies NJ avg: 5.0

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 109 This facility has had 11% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (10 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 74 This facility has had 75% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (7 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 75% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 33 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2021 · 5 years of data
Total health inspections 5

State average 4

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #81 / 286Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 286 homes in New Jersey for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 286 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 20.9

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #38 / 286Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 286 homes in New Jersey for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 286 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 5.35

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7

Serious health citations
2
400% worse than State average

State average: 0.4

0 critical citations State average: 0.7
2 serious citations State average: 0.4
13 moderate citations State average: 19.3
0 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 5 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 23, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 23, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 343
Employees 98
Contractors 245
Staff to resident ratio 2.64 : 1
47% more staff per resident than New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 70
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 52,136

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 92 total: 23 full-time employees and 69 contractors. 92
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 183 total: 38 full-time employees and 145 contractors. 183
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

30.2%

15,760 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 145 Licensed Practical Nurse: 69 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 12 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3814518325,60392100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse23699211,16592100%8
Registered Nurse120123,72392100%9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff110112,31592100%6.9
RN Director of Nursing3031,5236672%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0661,3987480%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,3667379%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician012121,1968390%6.9
Qualified Social Worker0445336975%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0225196166%7.2
Administrator3035126267%8
Dietitian1014886267%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014806065%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014695964%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1014085155%8
Medical Director0222104043%4
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff0111302628%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant022521112%4.8
Speech Language Pathologist022461314%3.3
183 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
92 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $57K Rank #1 / 287Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 287 homes in New Jersey for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Jersey average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 287 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
27% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $57K
New Jersey average $77K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.6
33% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.8
30% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.9%
52% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.3%
61% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.2%
8% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
55% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
5% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
40% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
80% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.6%
59% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.65
27% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.72
36% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
34% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.6%
9% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.2%
49% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.7%
12% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 64.6%
20% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 59.5%
18% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 130
Medicare
34
26.2% of residents
Medicaid
62
47.7% of residents
Private pay or other
34
26.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$100.6K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.0M Rank #99 / 257Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$100.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$91.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #106 / 257Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
$8.8M 49% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #132 / 257Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 257 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$9.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$18.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Ms. Lauren Kessler.

This home is owned by Ob Investor LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 315321

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No pets allowed

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
576 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%
Private pay 45%
Medicaid 9%
Discharges
572 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 38%
Private pay 45%
Medicaid 17%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Basking Ridge
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 125
Rank #470 / 560
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #150 / 478
+16%
5.83
Facility 5.83
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #10 / 284
 +57%+50%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #1 / 286
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #1 / 286
-58-
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 48
Rank #477 / 629
Brian Lawrence
$51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #3 / 257
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #6 / 257
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #197 / 257
315356
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills)
234
Facility 234
NJ AVG 125
Rank #36 / 560
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #181 / 478
+14%
3.49
Facility 3.49
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #174 / 284
 -31%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #48 / 286
2.4
Facility 2.4
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #22 / 286
-198A+
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 48
Rank #532 / 629
Bartley Operator Holdco LLC
$28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #21 / 257
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #49 / 257
37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #216 / 257
315288
Preferred Care At Wall
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Allenwood
135
Facility 135
NJ AVG 125
Rank #181 / 560
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #90 / 478
+21%
3.71
Facility 3.71
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #132 / 284
 -72%-4%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #42 / 286
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #34 / 286
-122-
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 48
Rank #627 / 629
Preferred Care Holdings,LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #96 / 257
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #166 / 257
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #217 / 257
315397
Preferred Care at Old Bridge
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Old Bridge
140
Facility 140
NJ AVG 125
Rank #163 / 560
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #53 / 478
+25%
3.70
Facility 3.70
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #132 / 284
 -62%-5%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #81 / 286
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #38 / 286
2130-
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 48
Rank #578 / 629
Ob Investor LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #99 / 257
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #106 / 257
49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #132 / 257
315321
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Frequently Asked Questions about Preferred Care at Old Bridge

Is Preferred Care at Old Bridge in a walkable area?

Preferred Care at Old Bridge has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Preferred Care at Old Bridge?

According to NJ state health department records, Preferred Care at Old Bridge's license number is 61220.

When does Preferred Care at Old Bridge's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Preferred Care at Old Bridge's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Preferred Care at Old Bridge?

Preferred Care at Old Bridge's occupancy is 93%.

Are pets allowed at Preferred Care at Old Bridge?

No, Preferred Care at Old Bridge has a no-pet policy.

Does Preferred Care at Old Bridge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Preferred Care at Old Bridge is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Preferred Care at Old Bridge?

Ms. Lauren Kessler is the administrator of Preferred Care at Old Bridge.

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