Preferred Care at Wall
2350 Hospital Road · Allenwood, NJ · 08720 · 7326838600
135 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Preferred Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 13, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 13, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315397 · certified since September 2, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.