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Preferred Care at Mercer

1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ, 08628

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Preferred Care · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Preferred Care at Mercer, with 19 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
100
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Mercer Co. avg 2.73New Jersey avg 3.35This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Mercer Co. avg: 2.73. New Jersey avg: 3.35.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

19
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72022
22024
42025
62026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)1.19%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.62%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0.41%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Preferred Care at Mercer LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Green, Dov5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mermelstein, Boruch5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Schnell, David5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mermelstein, BoruchCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Stern, SamuelCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Mercer County.

1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing
Mercer County · NJ · 08628
100 certified beds40.2624, -74.8000

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
CCN 315001
Plainsboro, NJ213Not shown$26,680
Careone at Somerset Valley
CCN 315002
Bound Brook, NJ433Not shown$0
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 315005
New Providence, NJ434Not shown$10,527
Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315008
Stratford, NJ543Not shown$0
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
CCN 315009
Berkeley Heights, NJ425Not shown$28,085
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315010
Elizabeth, NJ543Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Preferred Care at Mercer's CMS rating?

Preferred Care at Mercer has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Preferred Care at Mercer located?

Preferred Care at Mercer is located at 1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ, 08628 in Mercer County, and CMS lists 100 certified beds.

Does Preferred Care at Mercer have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Preferred Care at Mercer over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Preferred Care at Mercer's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Preferred Care at Mercer's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.73 across 16 facilities in Mercer County, and 3.35 across New Jersey. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Preferred Care at Mercer's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Preferred Care at Mercer's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
315487
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
100
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 19 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 15, 20260582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 17, 2026
Jan 15, 20260656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 17, 2026
Jan 15, 20260689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 17, 2026
Jan 15, 20260700DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 17, 2026
Jan 15, 20260755FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2026
Jan 15, 20260812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 17, 2026
Nov 3, 20250686EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 22, 2025
Aug 1, 20250759EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 17, 2025
Aug 1, 20250760DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 17, 2025
Aug 1, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 17, 2025
Aug 6, 20240641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 6, 2024
Aug 6, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Nov 17, 20220550EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022
Nov 17, 20220641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022
Nov 17, 20220656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022
Nov 17, 20220658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022
Nov 17, 20220695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022
Nov 17, 20220880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022
Nov 17, 20220921DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2022

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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