Merion Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carneys Point, NJ

Merion Gardens Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carneys Point, NJ

Overview of Merion Gardens Assisted Living

Set in the peaceful city of Carney’s Point, NJ, Merion Gardens Assisted Living is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and rehabilitation services. Experience comfort and safety like no other with a wide selection of beautifully made and snug floor residences ranging from studio to one-bedroom suites. The community doubles its efforts to provide top-tier care and assistance tailored to each resident’s unique needs and aspirations.

With engaging programs and energizing activities, seniors have a lot of things to explore and rediscover. Reach your full potential and enjoy the company of a vibrant and welcoming community. Moreover, delicious and healthy meals are served for dietary satisfaction. Merion Gardens Assisted Living is ideal for seniors looking to live an independent retirement, supported by a kind and compassionate team along the way.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #336 / 422Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 336th out of 422 homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #428 / 484Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 428th out of 484 homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #308 / 343Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 308th out of 343 homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 343. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51.4% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Jersey average: 74.6%
Occupied beds
36 / 70

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number75A001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merion Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by Merion Gardens Assisted Living, and administered by Ms. Shelly Ayars.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Mr . Gary Siemons, Dr . John Amrien, Mr . Tarak Akrout, Zoubir Akrout

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
70 units
Total beds
70 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-Hour Emergency Call Response
Safety FeaturesFire-proof construction with sprinklers throughout

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Activities
ActivitiesMonthly activities calendar available
Specific ProgramsHealth Monitoring by Licensed Nurses, Secure Unit for Memory-Impaired Residents, Private or Companion Suites, Meals prepared in commercial kitchen, Grooming and Laundry Services
Operating HoursOpen 24/7 for Visitations.

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
11 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (48% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1121 This facility has 48% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (11 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 48% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.81.76 This facility has 59% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.8 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↑ 59% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 320 / 370 / 500 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merion Gardens Assisted Living

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Places of interest near Merion Gardens Assisted Living

Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carneys Point's city center to Merion Gardens Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Juniper Village at Chatham
AL
IL
Chatham Township
134
Facility 134
NJ AVG 121
Rank #127 / 422
No
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 47
Rank #159 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJuniper Village At ChathamJanel Kohaut
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #258 / 343
-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough)
129
Facility 129
NJ AVG 121
Rank #141 / 422
No
49
Facility 49
NJ AVG 47
Rank #215 / 484
-Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At HillsboroughMs. Helen Bautista
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #33 / 343
A+11
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 18
Rank #304 / 409
2.5
Facility 2.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #273 / 409
Lions Gate
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Voorhees Township (Laurelwood Corporate Center)
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 121
Rank #210 / 422
No
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 47
Rank #165 / 484
-Lions GateCristina Palella
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #47 / 343
A11
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 18
Rank #284 / 409
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #250 / 409
Brandywine Brandall Estates
AL
MC
RC
Linwood
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
Yes
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 47
Rank #135 / 484
Studio / 1 BedBrandywine Living At Brandall EstatesMs. Katherine Prassas
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #184 / 343
-3
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Merion Gardens Assisted Living
AL
MC
Carneys Point
70
Facility 70
NJ AVG 121
Rank #336 / 422
No
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 47
Rank #428 / 484
Studio / 1 BedMerion Gardens Assisted LivingMs. Shelly Ayars
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #308 / 343
-4
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 18
Rank #231 / 409
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #301 / 409

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merion Gardens Assisted Living

Is Merion Gardens Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Merion Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Merion Gardens Assisted Living?

According to NJ state health department records, Merion Gardens Assisted Living's license number is 75A001.

When does Merion Gardens Assisted Living's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Merion Gardens Assisted Living's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Merion Gardens Assisted Living?

Merion Gardens Assisted Living's occupancy is 51.4%.

Are pets allowed at Merion Gardens Assisted Living?

No, Merion Gardens Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Merion Gardens Assisted Living?

Ms. Shelly Ayars is the administrator of Merion Gardens Assisted Living.

How many beds does Merion Gardens Assisted Living have?

Merion Gardens Assisted Living has 70 beds.

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