Preferred Care at Hamilton
1501 State Hwy 33, Trenton, NJ 08690 · (609) 586-1114
For profit - Individual · 126 certified beds
Preferred Care at Hamilton has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $48,825 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 12, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 12, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 3, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 3, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 3, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $48,825February 3, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.62 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Average residents per day | 114.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Complete Care at Mercerville LLC Trenton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center Trenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Preferred Care at Mercer Trenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton Trenton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC Trenton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Preferred Care at Hamilton on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.