B85

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER

Grade B 85/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
5/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

100

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1201 PARKWAY AVENUE, EWING, NJ 08628
6098826900

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.45h
LPN
1.03h
CNA
1.91h
Total
3.39h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2015

GREEN, DOV

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2016

MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2016

SCHNELL, DAVID

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2016

STERN, SAMUEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2016

MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Sep 2016

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (15)

November 3, 2025Health1 deficiency
0686EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

August 1, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0759EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
August 6, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2024
November 17, 2022Health7 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
0921DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
March 11, 2020Health2 deficiencies
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 6, 2020
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 6, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER?

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER in EWING, New Jersey has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 84.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER?

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER have?

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER has 15 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER have?

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER has 100 certified beds with approximately 89 current residents (89% occupancy). The facility is located at 1201 PARKWAY AVENUE, EWING, New Jersey 08628. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

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