Preferred Care at Absecon

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Preferred Care at Absecon

1020 Pitney Rd, Absecon, NJ 08201 View Map
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Overview of Preferred Care at Absecon

Preferred Care at Absecon, a premier provider of skilled nursing care in scenic Absecon, NJ,  is designed to meet your senior care needs. This highly-rated, Joint Commission-accredited community provides exceptional care for residents with their long-term and short-term rehabilitation services in addition to Alzheimer’s and behavioral services in their dedicated unit, Byron Hall. Whether you need assistance with daily living activities, recovery from surgery or illness, or specialized memory care, Preferred Care at Absecon has a program for you. Here, residents with behavioral symptoms receive personalized care plans that address the underlying causes of their behavior while promoting dignity and well-being. Preferred Care at Absecon prioritizes patient recovery and overall well-being. Their expert staff works collaboratively to develop individualized care plans that may include sub-acute rehabilitation programs, physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Long-term care residents enjoy a comfortable and engaging atmosphere with daily activities, social events, and a variety of amenities. Feel free to contact the wonderful team at Preferred Care at Absecon at (609) 646-5400.

(609) 646-5400

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
New Jersey average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New Jersey average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
New Jersey average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
New Jersey average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 53m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

New Jersey average: 3h 53m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 25m per day 41m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 59m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 35m per day 2h 14m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 29m per day 3h 27m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 14m per day 29m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 162

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 89.9%
Residents per day (avg) 150
Occupancy rate
89.9%
Residents per day (avg)
150

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.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$25.3M
Operating loss
-$884.7K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$25,336,865.00
Operating loss
$-884,705.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.3M
32.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.9M
Total costs $26.2M
Bed community size
162-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
94%
Occupied Beds
152 of 162
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
April 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 60115
CMS Certification Number: 315244
Accreditations: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Ownership & operating entity

Preferred Care at Absecon is legally operated by ABSECON OPERATOR, LLC, and administrated by SHLOMO LIEBERMAN.

Officers

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

Holdings, LLC Absecon Opco

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
130 units
Total beds
162 units

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Long-Term Care
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Specialty Programs

Amenities & Lifestyle

recreational program
elegant dining

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Respite Program, Specialty Programs, Alzheimer’s and Behavioral Services

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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.

17 visits/inspections

5 complaint inspections

12 routine inspections

Routine Scope And Severity G – Moderate-High Concern

On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).

Latest inspection

Date:November 19, 2025

38 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

38 deficiencies identified during routine visits

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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Address 0.7 miles from city center — 1.66 miles to nearest hospital (William M. Ross, DC, MSHAPI)

Address 1020 Pitney Rd, Absecon, NJ 08201

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

295
Total Staff
140
Employees
155
Contractors
62,949
Total Hours (Quarter)
85
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse97.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse269 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1968.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
233 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
29 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
16 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
19%
of total hours from contractors
11,941 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 120 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 10 Physical Therapy Assistant: 8 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7612019634,19091100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse2602612,85791100%9
Other Dietary Services Staff150153,34991100%6.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,8008998%8.5
Registered Nurse9092,60791100%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician010109527886%6.7
RN Director of Nursing2029486369%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0338887178%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0336737481%6.1
Qualified Social Worker0445536875%7.7
Administrator1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1014675965%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014665965%7.9
Dental Services Staff1014666167%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0884646268%7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0333935257%7.6
Dietitian1011572022%7.8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff0111042629%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0225889%7.3
Medical Director101521314%4
Qualified Activities Professional0111267%1.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 22
Citations per inspection
5.5

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

12 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info New Jersey average: 0.4

19 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

2 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Dec 23, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 23, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 23, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 28, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Preferred Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
153 Total Residents
Medicare 39 (25.5%)
Medicaid 97 (63.4%)
Private Pay/Other 17 (11.1%)
Specialized Care Beds
32 Total Specialty Beds
19.8% of Bed Capacity
32
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
19.8%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 2.9
58% 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. 3.9
68% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.3%
67% 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 3.7%
66% 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 4.8%
70% better 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 1.8%
28% better 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 3.8%
38% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
29% 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 1.7%
64% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 19.6%
73% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
7% 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. 1.94
7% better 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. 0.93
17% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.9%
17% 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 0.4%
70% better 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 86.7%
8% 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. 31.4%
24% 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. 11.1%
35% worse 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. 0.4%
49% 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. 86.5%
61% 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. 49.3%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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 $40K
49% 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 $40K
New Jersey average $77K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 28, 2023
$40K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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