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. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

    The home is disputing this citation.

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2023).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  7. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

    The home is disputing this citation.

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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.