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HomeNew JerseyMerwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC

Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC

100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 085366097596000
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
200
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $26,680

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 200 certified beds with an average of 142.4 residents per day (71% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Apr 25, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $26,680 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.40 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 29.1%

• Part of the Marquis Health Services chain (80 facilities)

Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Plainsboro, New Jersey with 200 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored below average compared to New Jersey facilities.

Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
142.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
149.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (37)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for 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.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0728Immediate Jeopardy

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: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Dec 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0568Minimal Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Dec 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for 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.

Survey: Dec 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 7 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$26,680
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJun 12, 2023
$26,680

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

Nurse Aide1.93 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.40 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.92 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.1%
RN Turnover
53.8%
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 (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JACOBS, HYMAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual95%Aug 22, 2007
JACOBS, LIVIA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Aug 22, 2007
METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 17, 2017
JOSEPH, JEANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 3, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC?▾
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 25, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $26,680 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC?▾
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC provides 3.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.81 LPN hours, and 1.93 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.1%.
How many beds does Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC have?▾
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC has 200 certified beds with an average of 142.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain.

Part of Marquis Health Services

This chain operates 80 facilities. View all →