PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER
1201 PARKWAY AVENUE, EWING, NJ 08628 · CCN 315487
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg residents/day
- 89.6
- Phone
- 6098826900
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-06 | 6 | 8.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2022-11-17 | 7 | 8.0 | 9.8 | -1.0 better |
| 3 | 2020-03-11 | 2 | 4.9 | 9.3 | -2.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.98 | 41.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.53 | 62.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.39 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- PREFERRED CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 13
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (15)
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-11-03 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-08-01 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-08-01 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-01 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-06 · Health · corrected 2024-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-08-06 · Health · corrected 2024-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2022-12-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2020-03-11 · Health · corrected 2020-04-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-03-11 · Health · corrected 2020-04-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-07-01 |
| GREEN, DOV | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2016-09-06 |
| MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2016-09-06 |
| SCHNELL, DAVID | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2016-09-06 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-12-01 |
| MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-09-06 |
Other facilities in EWING
| Name | Overall | Beds |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.