Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PREFERRED CARE AT WALL
ALLENWOOD, NJ · 135 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number 315397 · first certified September 1997
Ownership
Operated by PREFERRED CARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
14 citations — more than 40% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 11 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–19 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 464 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 24, 2023 | 6 |
| February 25, 2025 | 5 |
| June 18, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-06-18 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2026-06-18 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-02-25 |
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2025-02-25 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2026-06-18 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2025-02-25 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2023-01-24 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2023-01-24 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 18, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2026) |
February 25, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2025) |
January 24, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.