All citations for Preferred Care at Absecon

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 3, 2026

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0771, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (February 6, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.