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
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.93
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.92
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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