Preferred Care at Mercer
Preferred Care at Mercer is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Preferred Care at Mercer
Preferred Care at Mercer is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Preferred Care at Mercer is more than just a place that provides basic healthcare. They truly understand the importance of providing compassionate care to improve the lives of people in their sunset years. Just a short drive from Trenton, they offer a wide range of services including subacute rehab, long term care, respite care, and hospice care.
Their team of dedicated professionals specializes in cardiac pulmonary and orthopedic rehab, as well as providing expert care in IV therapy and wound care. But what sets Preferred Care at Mercer apart is their unwavering commitment to treating each patient with kindness, respect, and empathy. They truly believe in the healing power of human connection and strive to make every patient feel valued and supported.
Home Information
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER
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This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll costs fall below most facilities, hinting at lean staffing budgets. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.
OccupancyBeds
100
Occupancy
89.0%
Total Bed Days Available
36500
Avg. Length of Stay
68 days
FinanceHome Revenue
$14,653,032.00
Payroll Costs
$4,657,529.00
Total Income
$-997,353.00
House Specifics:CCN
315487
Owner Name
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
OperationsTotal Admissions
448
Total Discharges
449
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
17412
Medicaid Nights
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
8012
Free Market Nights
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
5037
Bed Count (Facility Capacity)
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
100
Facility Overview
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Facility ID
Unique ID assigned by the state regulatory authority for this licensed facility.
NJ476003
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Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
Long Term Care Facility
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER, LLC
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License Number
State-issued license number for this facility.
476003
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License Expires
Date when the facility's license expires and must be renewed.
June 30, 2026
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Administrator
Name of the facility administrator.
Mr. SHALOM DICKSTEIN
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Bed Count Breakdown
Facility bed capacity breakdown by service type.
- Long Term Care: 100
Inspection & Compliance
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Total Inspections
Total count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
11 inspections
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Complaint Inspections
On-site inspections conducted in response to complaints.
5 inspections
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Routine Inspections
Number of routine inspections conducted by the state regulatory authority.
6 inspections
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Routine Deficiencies
Number of deficiencies found during routine inspections.
18 deficiencies
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Routine Scope & Severity
Deficiency rating from A to L. A-C: No actual harm, potential for minimal harm. D-F: No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G-I: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. J-L: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
F
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Inspection Reports
View archived inspection reports for this facility.
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Types of Care at Preferred Care at Mercer
Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
Places of interest near Preferred Care at Mercer
3.8 miles from city center
1201 Parkway Ave, Ewing Township, NJ 08628
Email:[email protected]
Phone:+1 609-882-6900
Email:[email protected]
Phone:+1 609-882-6900
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PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC
315487
89.0%
$14,653,032.00
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
NJ Medicaid MLTSS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- NJ Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
NJ JACC
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), home modifications (~$1,000 avg.).
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
New Jersey PAAD
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
New Jersey Senior Gold
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Jersey Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NJ Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
New Jersey Senior Freeze
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
- NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.
- Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.
ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)
New Jersey ANCHOR
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.
- Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).
Stay NJ
New Jersey Stay NJ
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
- NJ Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.
- Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
New Jersey Universal Service Fund
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.
- Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
New Jersey LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).
NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- NJ Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NJ Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Jersey Seniors
NJ Medicaid MLTSS
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- NJ Specifics:High urban demand; managed care model.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
NJ JACC
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$40,000 (individual).
- NJ Specifics:Higher asset limit; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), home modifications (~$1,000 avg.).
New Jersey PAAD
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
- Income Limits (2025):~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics:Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).
New Jersey Senior Gold
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
- Income Limits (2025):~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics:Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).
New Jersey Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NJ Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Jersey Senior Freeze
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025):~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home ownership required.
- NJ Specifics:Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.
New Jersey ANCHOR
ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
- Income Limits (2025):~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics:Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).
New Jersey Stay NJ
Stay NJ
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
- Income Limits (2025):~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home ownership required.
- NJ Specifics:Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.
New Jersey Universal Service Fund
Universal Service Fund (USF)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics:Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.
New Jersey LIHEAP
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).
New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program
NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- NJ Specifics:21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NJ Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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