Nursing homes › New Jersey › Preferred Care at Mercer
1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628 · 6098826900 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Preferred Care, a group operating 13 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.6/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $157,243 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.79 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 3.39. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 19 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2025-11-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2024-08-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2015 |
| GREEN, DOV | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/06/2016 |
| MERMELSTEIN, BORUCH | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/06/2016 |
| SCHNELL, DAVID | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/06/2016 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2016 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315487. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.