Nursing homes › New Jersey › Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 · 6097596000 · 200 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Marquis Health Services, a group operating 89 facilities in 9 states. Group record: average rating 3.1/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,835,484 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.05 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 2.80. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2025-12-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-04-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2023-11-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-22 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-22 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
| 2023-11-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-31 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOBS, HYMAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 95% | since 08/22/2007 |
| JACOBS, LIVIA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 08/22/2007 |
| METTERNICH, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/17/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315001. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.