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Merry Heart Nursing Home

200 Rt 10 West, Succasunna, NJ 078769735844000
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
113
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 113 certified beds with an average of 96 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jan 16, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.80 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 27.7%

Merry Heart Nursing Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Succasunna, New Jersey with 113 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to New Jersey facilities.

Beds
113
Avg Residents/Day
96
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 19, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Morris
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0728Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Survey: Jan 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.43 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.13 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.7%
RN Turnover
19.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BONIFACIO, BLANQUITA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Oct 1, 1992
BONIFACIO, MAXIMO5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Oct 1, 1992
SUNGA, WILJUNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 19, 1967

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Merry Heart Nursing Home?▾
Merry Heart Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Merry Heart Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Merry Heart Nursing Home had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 16, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Merry Heart Nursing Home?▾
Merry Heart Nursing Home provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, 0.29 LPN hours, and 2.43 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.7%.
How many beds does Merry Heart Nursing Home have?▾
Merry Heart Nursing Home has 113 certified beds with an average of 96 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.