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Preferred Care At Mercer
1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Preferred Care At Mercer serves Ewing in Mercer County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2004.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Jersey median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 2, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 46.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mercer Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 28 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.0 | 21.0 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 41.5% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $11,175 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Jan 2026, 6 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×3 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.4%, RNs 64.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.0% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.3% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.6% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Preferred Care At Mercer Llc. Chain: Preferred Care (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care At Mercer LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mercer County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Lawrenceville | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Complete Care At Mercerville LLC | Hamilton Township | 114 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16.7 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Preferred Care At Hamilton | Hamilton Square | 126 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12.7 | $49K | 12 May 2026 |
| Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center | Trenton | 149 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 34.9 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Carnegie Post Acute Care At Princeton LLC | Princeton | 180 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 15.6 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Meadow Lakes | East Windsor | 60 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Accela Post Acute Care At Hamilton | Hamilton | 55 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 50.9 | $11K | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Greenwood House Home For the Jewish Aged | Trenton | 137 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 16.8 | $324K | 26 Mar 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Mercer County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Preferred Care At Mercer been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Preferred Care At Mercer been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Preferred Care At Mercer compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Preferred Care At Mercer?
It is part of the Preferred Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Preferred Care At Mercer LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Preferred Care At Mercer last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.