CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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CMS CCN 3151112026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Preferred Care At Hamilton

CMS lists this provider in Hamilton Square, NJ, with 126 certified beds, an overall rating of 5/5, and 37 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

1501 State Hwy 33 · Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 · Mercer County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds126CMS provider file
Recent citation rows37current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Preferred Care At Hamilton survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Preferred Care At Hamilton in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-1222026-05-1210
Cycle 22025-02-03132025-02-038
Cycle 32023-12-1912023-12-193
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Preferred Care At Hamilton citations in the current release

CMS reports 37 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.

1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-12 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0223Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0293Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0347Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0741Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0912Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-12 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28 · complaint
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0658Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28 · complaint
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0697Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0757Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28 · complaint
2025-02-03 · HEALTHF0814Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-28
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Preferred Care At Hamilton

The August 2026 file contains 1 penalty row and $48,825 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-02-03Fine$48,8250
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Preferred Care At Hamilton

CMS matched 6 ownership disclosure rows to Preferred Care At Hamilton; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • HAMILTON HOLDCO, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 09/01/2019
  • GREEN, DOVIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 09/01/2019
  • MERMELSTEIN, BORUCHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 09/01/2019
  • SCHNELL, DAVIDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 09/01/2019
  • PILEK, JOHNIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2019
  • STERN, SAMUELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Staffing hours and turnover for Preferred Care At Hamilton

CMS reports 3.62 total nurse hours and 0.45 RN hours per resident day for this provider.

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.62per resident day
RN hours0.45per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.28per resident day
Staff turnover54.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Facilities published near Preferred Care At Hamilton

No second published facility record in Hamilton Square, NJ met the local peer rule in this release.

Open the New Jersey ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.