Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-06 · Fire 2024-08-06
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Ewing, NJ
Preferred Care At Mercer
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ
(609) 882-6900
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Preferred Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-11-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.21
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.41
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.1
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
93.0%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.2%
2.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.4%
2.4 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 29.5% |
11.4%
18.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
18.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.5% |
4.6%
4.1 pts better
|
5.4%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.8% |
19.0%
11.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% |
13.5%
10.9 pts better
|
16.7%
14.1 pts better
|
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 | 4.2% |
9.8%
5.6 pts better
|
16.3%
12.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.9% |
9.7%
3.8 pts better
|
14.9%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.3% |
15.9%
1.6 pts better
|
19.8%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
6.0%
1.3 pts better
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% |
78.7%
18.4 pts better
|
81.7%
15.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.1% |
8.2%
1.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% |
80.1%
15.4 pts better
|
79.7%
15.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.1% |
25.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-11-17 · Fire 2022-11-17
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-03-11 · Fire 2020-03-11
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-11
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2020-04-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-11
K524 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Corrected 2020-04-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-03
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-01
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-01
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
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 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
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 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-17
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-11
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 2020-04-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-04-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Green, Dov
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Mermelstein, Boruch
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Mermelstein, Boruch
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Preferred Care At Mercer LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Schnell, David
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Stern, Samuel
Corporate Officer · Individual
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