Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-25 · Fire 2025-04-25
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Plainsboro, NJ
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $26,680 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ
(609) 759-6000
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
200
Certified beds
Average residents
142
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Marquis Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
81 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.93
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.40
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.47
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.92
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.54
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.66
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.40
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.37
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,059
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
30.88
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9862
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.85
Baseline 22.86% · Performance 19.16% · Measure score 5.85 · Achievement 4.91 · Improvement 5.85
Healthcare-associated infections
1.61
Baseline 7.67% · Performance 7.35% · Measure score 1.61 · Achievement 1.61 · Improvement 0.70
Total nurse turnover
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.8
Baseline 2.83 hours · Performance 3.51 hours · Measure score 1.8 · Achievement 1.51 · Improvement 1.8
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11% |
10.72%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 315 · Observed rate 11.43% · Lower 95% interval 8.57% |
| Discharge to community | 58.15% |
50.57%
7.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 316 · Observed rate 50.63% · Lower 95% interval 53.05% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.99 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 225 · Denominator 225 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 225 |
| Discharge self-care score | 48.15% |
53.69%
5.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 135 |
| Discharge mobility score | 59.26% |
50.94%
8.3 pts better
|
Numerator 80 · Denominator 135 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.89% |
2.29%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 225 · Adjusted rate 0.95% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.35% |
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 190 · Observed rate 7.37% · Lower 95% interval 4.7% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.83% |
8.2%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 207 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 96.14% |
42%
54.1 pts better
|
Numerator 249 · Denominator 259 |
| Discharge function score | 56.3% |
56.45%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 76 · Denominator 135 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 73 · Denominator 73 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.12% |
96.28%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 112 · Denominator 113 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 25.44% |
25.2%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 114 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.1
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.1
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.1% |
93.0%
0.1 pts better
|
93.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 82.0% · Q2 94.9% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 98.3% · 4Q avg 93.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.2% |
97.2%
2 pts better
|
95.5%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% |
2.4%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 16.7% |
11.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.2% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 11.6% · Q4 13.7% · 4Q avg 16.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
4.6%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.9% |
19.0%
12.1 pts better
|
19.6%
12.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.2% |
13.5%
11.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.0% · Q2 22.1% · Q3 29.0% · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 25.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.7% |
9.8%
0.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 20.5% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 12.8% · 4Q avg 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.6% |
9.7%
4.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 18.7% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.7%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
0.8%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.7% |
15.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 35.2% · Q4 35.6% · 4Q avg 20.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.6% |
6.0%
3.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 9.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.0% |
78.7%
4.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
7.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 65.2% · Q2 88.5% · Q3 82.7% · Q4 57.1% · 4Q avg 74.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.5% |
8.2%
2.7 pts better
|
12.0%
6.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.5% · Observed 5.0% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.9% |
80.1%
9.8 pts better
|
79.7%
10.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.1% |
25.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 27.1% · Observed 27.9% · Expected 24.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-11-22 · Fire 2023-11-22
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-15 · Fire 2021-12-15
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-11-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-02-19
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-03
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-12-31
L · Immediate jeopardy
2023-06-12
F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-13
L · Immediate jeopardy
2023-06-12
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-06-13
G · Actual harm
2023-06-12
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-13
G · Actual harm
2023-06-12
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-12
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-06-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-12
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-06-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-12
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-12
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-12
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-15
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-02-18
B · Minimal harm
2021-12-15
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-02-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$26,680
2023-06-12
Fine
Fine · fine $26,680
Fine
Ownership
Jacobs, Hyman
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Jacobs, Livia
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Joseph, Jean
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Metternich, Christopher
Corporate Officer · Individual
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