Preferred Care at Mercer
Nursing Home · Ewing, NJ
CMS certification number315487
Contact & location
1201 Parkway AvenueEwing, NJ 08628
Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 882-6900
- ZIP code
- 08628 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 92.0 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Preferred Care at Mercer LLC
- Chain
- Preferred Care (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 22, 2004
- 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
- 3.79 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.42 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.32 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.39 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.4 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 64.7 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 15, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2025-11-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2024-08-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-06 | 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 2024-09-09 |
| 2022-11-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-11-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-11-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-11-17 | 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 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-11-17 | 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 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-11-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-11-17 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green, Dov (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Mermelstein, Boruch (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Preferred Care at Mercer LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Schnell, David (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Mermelstein, Boruch (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Preferred Care at Mercer?
Preferred Care at Mercer 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 Preferred Care at Mercer have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 92 residents per day.
Has Preferred Care at Mercer been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Preferred Care at Mercer?
It is part of Preferred Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Preferred Care at Mercer?
(609) 882-6900. The facility is located at 1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.