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HomeNew JerseyPreferred Care at Mercer

Preferred Care at Mercer

1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 086286098826900
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 100 certified beds with an average of 89.6 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Aug 6, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.98 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.5%

• Part of the Preferred Care chain (13 facilities)

Preferred Care at Mercer is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ewing, New Jersey with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. The facility scored above average compared to New Jersey facilities.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
89.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 22, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mercer
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 6, 2024Corrected: 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: Nov 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Nov 17, 2022Corrected: 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: Mar 11, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 11, 2020Corrected: 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 Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.21 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.98 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.41 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.5%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
GREEN, DOV5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 6, 2016
MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 6, 2016
SCHNELL, DAVID5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 6, 2016
STERN, SAMUELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2016
MERMELSTEIN, BORUCHCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 6, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Preferred Care at Mercer?▾
Preferred Care at Mercer has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Preferred Care at Mercer had any health inspection violations?▾
Preferred Care at Mercer had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 6, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Preferred Care at Mercer?▾
Preferred Care at Mercer provides 3.98 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 1.21 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.5%.
How many beds does Preferred Care at Mercer have?▾
Preferred Care at Mercer has 100 certified beds with an average of 89.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Preferred Care chain.

Part of Preferred Care

This chain operates 13 facilities. View all →