Merry Heart Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Succasunna, NJ
CMS certification number315057
Contact & location
200 RT 10 WestSuccasunna, NJ 07876
Morris County
- Phone
- (973) 584-4000
- ZIP code
- 07876 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 113
- Residents per day
- 101.3 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Merry Heart Nursing & Conv Cent
- Medicare certified since
- January 19, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.71 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.09 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.25 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.37 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.31 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-01-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-05 |
| 2025-01-16 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-06 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-05 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-05 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-01-05 | 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. F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2021-11-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bonifacio, Blanquita (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Bonifacio, Maximo (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Sunga, Wiljun (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Merry Heart Nursing Home?
Merry Heart Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Merry Heart Nursing Home have?
It has 113 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.
Has Merry Heart Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Merry Heart Nursing Home?
(973) 584-4000. The facility is located at 200 RT 10 West, Succasunna, NJ 07876.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.