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Total health inspections
5
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Preferred Care at Old Bridge
Nursing Home
Preferred Care at Old Bridge
Nursing Home
Overview of Preferred Care at Old Bridge
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
140
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Occupancy rate
87%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
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
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20.1M
Operating loss
-$8.8K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20,085,789.00
Operating loss
$-8,758.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.1M
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
93%
Occupied Beds
130 of 140
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
March 31, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
61220
CMS Certification Number:
315321
Ownership & operating entity
Preferred Care at Old Bridge is legally operated by PREFERRED CARE AT OLD BRIDGE, LLC, and administrated by Ms. LAUREN KESSLER.
Officers
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
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Subacute Rehab, Long-Term Care, Respite Care, Hospice Care
What does this home offer?
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.
11 visits/inspections
4 complaint inspections
7 routine inspections
Routine Scope And Severity
F – Moderate Concern
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Latest inspection
Date:November 20, 2025
28 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
15 deficiencies identified during routine visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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BRIDGEWAY, INC.
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Peace Care St. Ann‘s
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Jersey City (Greenville)
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PEACE CARE INC
CCN:
315413
Occupancy:
90.8%
Home Revenue:
$21,678,116.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,196,377.00
Payroll %:
33.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0717
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
+184%
+184%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Preferred Care at Old Bridge
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
OB INVESTOR LLC
CCN:
315321
Occupancy:
87.0%
Home Revenue:
$19,993,960.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,118,493.00
Payroll %:
35.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
116.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6985
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-45%
-45%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Jackson Township
Bed Count:
234
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BARTLEY OPERATOR HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
315288
Occupancy:
80.8%
Home Revenue:
$31,255,038.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,310,849.00
Payroll %:
29.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
203.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4934
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Jersey City (Journal Square)
Bed Count:
139
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHESTER, ERNEST
CCN:
315452
Occupancy:
77.0%
Home Revenue:
$19,379,385.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,013,894.00
Payroll %:
41.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
130.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0441
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
32
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+142%
+142%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
0%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Places of interest near Preferred Care at Old Bridge
4 miles from city center — 9.99 miles to nearest hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital)
6989 NJ-18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
306
Total Staff
98
Employees
208
Contractors
49,858
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 9.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 67 | 8.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 169 | 8.2 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
254 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
23 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
12 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.8%
of total hours from contractors
13,364 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 6
Certified Nursing Assistant: 132
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 46
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Qualified Activities Professional: 1
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 132 | 169 | 23,557 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 46 | 67 | 9,573 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,724 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,227 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,699 | 79 | 87% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,484 | 76 | 84% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,376 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,015 | 65 | 71% | 8.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 513 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 415 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 301 | 37 | 41% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 208 | 39 | 43% | 4 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 130 | 26 | 29% | 5 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 26 | 29% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 11 | 12% | 4.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
3
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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
2
2
400% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
13 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 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. 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Preferred Care LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
130
Total Residents
Medicare
34
(26.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
62
(47.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
34
(26.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.6
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 averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.8
30% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.9%
52% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.3%
61% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.2%
8% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
55% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.8%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
40% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.2%
80% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
59% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.65
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.65
27% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.72
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.72
36% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
24% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
34% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
21% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
9% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.2%
49% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
12% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
64.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
64.6%
20% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.5%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.5%
18% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
27% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
Number of fines
1
50% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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 averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$57K
New Jersey average
$77K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 6, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 6, 2023
$57K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Preferred Care at Old Bridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.0%
↑ 53.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$8,758
↓ ~$10K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,845,055
↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.0%
↓ 0.1pp vs 2022
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