Preferred Care at Old Bridge

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Old Bridge, NJ

CMS overall rating

6989 Nj-18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 View map

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Preferred Care at Old Bridge accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Preferred Care at Old Bridge accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

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

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 42m per day

vs avg

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +13% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	28m per day	▼ 32% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
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.	1h 3m per day	▲ 13% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
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.	2h 8m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	6m per day	■ Avg State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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 per day	▼ 12% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

78 days

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

Occupancy rate

93%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

130 / 140

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMarch 31, 2027

License Number061220

CMS Certification Number315321

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

Officers

Baruch Mermelstein, David Schnell, Dov Green

Long Term Care

140 units

Total beds

140 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 44 deficiencies 11 inspections 4 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	44	18	This facility has 144% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (44 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 144% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	8.8	3.6	This facility has 144% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (8.8 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 144% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4	2	This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 100% worse

Deficiency breakdown

15 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	11	9	This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (11 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.	4	3	This facility has 33% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 33% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

October 23, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated deficiencies in call bell accessibility and inadequate assistance with toileting and personal hygiene for multiple residents.
March 31, 2025 recertification survey cited nine deficiencies including a 6.25% medication error rate and multiple Life Safety Code violations related to fire safety and emergency equipment.
November 20, 2025 privacy notice inspection found no deficiencies or complaints regarding the facility’s handling of medical information and privacy practices.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 5

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

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

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

2 serious citations State average: N/A

13 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

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

Total staff 343

Employees 98

Contractors 245

Staff to resident ratio 2.64 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 70

Average shift 8.1 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 52,136

Nursing staff breakdown

9.4 hours

8 hours

183

8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

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


Certified Nursing Assistant	38	145	183	25,603	92	100%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	23	69	92	11,165	92	100%	8
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	3,723	92	100%	9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	11	0	11	2,315	92	100%	6.9
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,523	66	72%	8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	6	6	1,398	74	80%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	1,366	73	79%	8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	12	12	1,196	83	90%	6.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	533	69	75%	7.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	519	61	66%	7.2
Administrator	3	0	3	512	62	67%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	488	62	67%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	469	59	64%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	408	51	55%	8
Medical Director	0	2	2	210	40	43%	4
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	130	26	28%	5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	52	11	12%	4.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	46	13	14%	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%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 72%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 80%

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 79%

12 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 90%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 75%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 66%

3 Administrator

% of Days 67%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 65%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 64%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 55%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 43%

1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

% of Days 28%

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 12%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 14%

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Total fines amount $57K

27% lower than State average

State average: $77K

Number of fines 1

50% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $57K

State average $77K

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

High-risk clinical events score 4.6

33% better than State average

State average: 6.8

Functional decline score 8.8

30% better than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.9%

52% better than State average

State average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 4.3%

61% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.2%

8% worse than State average

State average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 3.8%

55% worse than State average

State average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.8%

5% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%

40% better than State average

State average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.3%

8% better than State average

State average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 2.2%

80% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 4.6%

59% better than State average

State average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

8% better than State average

State average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.65

27% worse than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.72

36% better than State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.0%

24% better than State average

State average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.6%

34% worse than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 97.0%

21% better than State average

State average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 27.6%

9% worse than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 4.2%

49% better than State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.7%

12% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 64.6%

20% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 59.5%

18% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 130

Medicare

26.2% of residents

Medicaid

47.7% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Preferred Care at Old Bridge from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 87.0% ↑ 53.9pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$100.6K ↓ ~$66.5K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $8.8M ↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022

Operating Margin -0.6% ↓ 0.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.4%	84.4%	77.5%	77.2%	89.4%	85.3%	30.0%	32.2%	28.0%	28.8%	33.1%	87.0%
Beds	140	140	140	140	140	140	340	340	340	340	340	140
Net Income	-$114,875	-$739,174	-$1,557,244	-$1,109,540	-$1,325,210	-$1,996,056	$493,993	$1,754,557	$2,308,199	$2,747,543	$1,129	-$8,758
Gross Revenue	$14,734,598	$13,623,405	$12,112,667	$11,742,384	$15,084,873	$18,186,799	$12,455,759	$15,528,665	$12,929,294	$14,462,964	$17,173,037	$19,993,960
Operating Expenses	$11,205,430	$10,874,945	$10,550,059	$10,426,456	$12,201,590	$12,308,250	$10,706,946	$11,963,865	$11,832,194	$12,381,337	$15,690,040	$18,065,362
Net Patient Income	-$214,289	-$766,143	-$1,560,597	-$1,296,998	-$1,350,636	-$2,051,686	$477,050	$1,572,504	$125,010	$971,404	-$34,082	-$100,587
Net Patient Revenue	$10,991,141	$10,108,802	$8,989,462	$9,129,458	$10,850,954	$10,256,564	$11,183,996	$13,536,369	$11,957,204	$13,352,741	$15,655,958	$17,964,775
Payroll Costs	$5,745,833	$5,214,209	$5,224,016	$5,198,176	$5,680,969	$6,012,809	$4,324,401	$4,655,046	$4,281,814	$5,214,576	$6,605,533	$8,808,273
Operating Margin %	-2.0%	-7.6%	-17.4%	-14.2%	-12.5%	-20.0%	4.3%	11.6%	1.1%	7.3%	-0.2%	-0.6%
Medicare %	13.2%	12.0%	11.4%	10.4%	10.9%	8.7%	17.4%	22.3%	18.6%	21.6%	20.4%	19.9%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	72.7%	65.1%	68.0%	67.7%	67.3%	61.8%
Private %	86.8%	88.0%	88.6%	89.6%	89.1%	91.3%	9.9%	12.5%	13.3%	10.6%	12.3%	18.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$238	$234	$227	$232	$238	$235	$301	$339	$343	$374	$381	$404
Cost/Day	$243	$251	$266	$264	$267	$282	$288	$299	$339	$347	$382	$406
Avg Length of Stay	157.6 days	151.3 days	111.2 days	136.0 days	115.9 days	119.4 days	114.8 days	84.2 days	108.3 days	100.1 days	96.2 days	78.0 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$18.0M

Net patient income

-$100.6K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$18.0M

Net patient income

-$100.6K

Other income

$91.8K

Payroll costs

$8.8M 49% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$9.3M

Total costs

$18.1M

What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

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.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%

Private pay 45%

Medicaid 9%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 38%

Private pay 45%

Medicaid 17%

2.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Old Bridge's city center to Preferred Care at Old Bridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 9.99 miles to nearest hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital)

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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 061220.

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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Preferred Care at Old Bridge

Overview of Preferred Care at Old Bridge

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

183 Certified Nursing Assistant

92 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Registered Nurse

11 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 RN Director of Nursing

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

12 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Qualified Social Worker

2 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Medical Director

1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 Speech Language Pathologist

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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