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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, Preferred Care at Hamilton is an exceptional community offering short-term and long-term care, respite care, and hospice care in a beautiful and comfortable recovery environment. As a family-operated and non-profit community, Preferred Care takes on a resident-centered approach in delivering the highest quality of care and specialized services geared towards maintaining residents’ dignity and respecting individual needs and choices.
Preferred Care at Hamilton’s beautifully decorated rooms, vibrant recreational areas, and full-service dining rooms create an inviting atmosphere resembling home living. Serving the community for over 30 years, Preferred Care at Hamilton guarantees compassionate and quality care based on extensive experience. It is provided by a compassionate team of highly skilled professionals who work closely with residents and their families to create an individualized care plan that matches their needs.
Preferred Care at Hamilton continues to build a profound reputation in senior care as it is now a 5-star facility rated by CMS and was recently rated by Penn Medicine as one of the highest-scoring facilities. To top it all off, they have an average rating of 4.6 stars across 181 reviews.
The team at Preferred Care at Hamilton can be reached at 609) 586-1114.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 166th out of 272 homes in New Jersey.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
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22m per day | ▼ 46% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
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.
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1h 4m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
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.
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2h 16m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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3h 14m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
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.
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4m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
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11m per day | ▼ 62% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #181 / 269Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 269 homes in New Jersey.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Preferred Care at Hamilton is legally operated by Hamilton Operator, Llc, and administrated by Avrohom Reis.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Hamilton Holdco, LLC
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.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 complaint inspections
9 routine inspections
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
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| Peace Care St. Ann‘s |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Jersey City (Greenville) | 120 | 90.8% | +18% | 4.07 | +184% | +5% | 0 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 111 | - | 86 | Peace Care Inc | $24.2M | $7.2M | 29.7% | 315413 | ||||
| Peace Care St. Joseph’s |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Jersey City (Journal Square) | 139 | 77.0% | 0% | 4.04 | +142% | +4% | 32 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 131 | - | 97 | Chester, Ernest | $20.9M | $8.0M | 38.3% | 315452 | ||||
| Preferred Care at Hamilton |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Hamilton Square (Robbinsville Center) | 126 | 85.0% | +10% | 3.53 | - | -9% | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 115 | - | 46 | Hamilton Holdco, Llc | $17.3M | $5.3M | 30.5% | 315111 | ||||
| Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Piscataway | 124 | 39.0% | -49% | 4.10 | -14% | +6% | 1 | 34 | 6.8 | 3 | 99 | - | - | - | $12.2M | $3.6M | 29.6% | 315522 | ||||
| Active Day Adult Services | - |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Sayreville | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hamilton Square's city center to Preferred Care at Hamilton's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.37 miles to nearest hospital (Capital Health u2013 East Trenton)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
34% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.48
57% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 1.12
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.8%
6% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.7%
30% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
40% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
78.8%
47% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.6%
In line with 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.
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