PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER

1201 PARKWAY AVENUE
EWING NJ 08628
Phone: 6098826900

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
4/5
Above average
Overall rating4/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the New Jersey average: 0.7 star higher (3.3), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Ewing average: level with the average (4.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds100
Average residents per day92.0
Occupancy92%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainPREFERRED CARE (13 facilities)
CountyMercer
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2004-11-22
CMS certification number (CCN)315487
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.47
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.79
Registered nurse turnover64.7%
Total nursing staff turnover46.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)0
Fines (total value)$0
Payment denials0
Total penalties0
No federal fines are on record for this facility in the current CMS data.

Questions to ask PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER highly rated?

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 2, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER have?

CMS certifies 100 beds; the facility reports an average of 92.0 residents per day (about 92% occupancy).

Does PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER have any fines or citations?

No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.

Has PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.