Preferred Care at Mercer

Q: What neighborhood is Preferred Care at Mercer in?

Preferred Care at Mercer is in the Fernwood neighborhood of Ewing Township.

Q: Is Preferred Care at Mercer in a walkable area?

Preferred Care at Mercer has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: What is the license number of Preferred Care at Mercer?

According to NJ state health department records, Preferred Care at Mercer's license number is 476003.

Q: When does Preferred Care at Mercer's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Preferred Care at Mercer's license expires on June 30, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Preferred Care at Mercer?

Preferred Care at Mercer's occupancy is 81%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Preferred Care at Mercer?

No, Preferred Care at Mercer has a no-pet policy.

Q: Does Preferred Care at Mercer operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Preferred Care at Mercer is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Ewing Township, NJ

CMS overall rating

1201 Parkway Ave, Ewing Township, NJ 08628 View map

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Preferred Care at Mercer accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Preferred Care at Mercer accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Preferred Care at Mercer

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.

Facility Direct Line (609) 882-6900 info@pcmercer.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 22m per day

This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)

vs New Jersey avg

-13%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +32% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	24m per day	▼ 42% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 14m per day	▲ 32% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 15m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 25m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▼ 27% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	19m per day	▼ 36% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

81 days

100-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 64 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

81%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

81 / 100

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationJune 30, 2027

License Number476003

CMS Certification Number315487

Preferred Care at Mercer is legally operated by Preferred Care At Mercer, and administered by Mr. Shalom Dickstein.

Officers

Baruch Mermelstein, David Schnell, Dov Green

Long Term Care

100 units

Total beds

100 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Subacute Rehab

Pets not allowed

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 18 deficiencies 11 inspections 5 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard 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 2020 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	18	18	This facility has total deficiencies in line with the New Jersey average (18 vs. NJ avg 18).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.6	2	This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (1.6 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 20% better

Deficiency breakdown

18 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	11	9	This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (11 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more
Routine inspections Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint.	6	4	This facility has had 50% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (6 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.	5	3	This facility has 67% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 67% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

November 3, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency for failing to provide ordered wound care treatments to 3 residents, resulting in inadequate wound healing.
August 1, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated multiple medication errors and infection control lapses, including wrong dosages and improper glove use during medication administration.
August 6, 2024 complaint-related survey identified seven deficiencies in MDS accuracy, respiratory care documentation, and multiple life safety code violations affecting emergency egress and fire safety.

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Inspections since 2020

Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

3.5

New Jersey average 5.35

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations New Jersey average: 0.4

14 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 6 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 01, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 01, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 01, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 06, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 134

Employees 110

Contractors 24

Staff to resident ratio 1.65 : 1

8% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 54

Average shift 7.6 hours

5% worse than New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,777

Nursing staff breakdown

8 hours

8.4 hours

7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

3,280 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	62	0	62	18,253	92	100%	7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	24	0	24	8,235	92	100%	8.4
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	2,063	92	100%	8
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,757	72	78%	9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,360	92	100%	6.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	935	69	75%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	729	80	87%	7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	662	61	66%	8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	594	72	78%	7.8
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	472	59	64%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	470	62	67%	7.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	381	45	49%	8.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	248	35	38%	7.1
Medical Director	0	2	2	88	16	17%	5.5
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	42	14	15%	3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	41	7	8%	5.8

62 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

24 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 78%

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 75%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 87%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 66%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 78%

1 Administrator

% of Days 66%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 65%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 65%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 64%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 49%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 38%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 17%

1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

% of Days 15%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 8%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 3.7

46% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 9.2

26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.0%

40% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 5.6%

49% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 16.1%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.7%

24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.3%

51% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 25.1%

122% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 1.2%

89% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 3.02

45% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.89

21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.6%

24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.6%

50% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 95.5%

19% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 28.1%

11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 7.1%

13% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 86.9%

62% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 58.5%

16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 21 days

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 81

Medicare

24.7% of residents

Medicaid

70.4% of residents

Private pay or other

4.9% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Preferred Care at Mercer from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 87.0% ↑ 3.5pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$968.8K ↑ ~$182.3K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $7.1M ↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Operating Margin -7.6% ↑ 1.5pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	79.8%	90.4%	90.9%	84.5%	90.6%	24.1%	25.7%	25.7%	72.4%	83.3%	83.5%	87.0%
Beds	100	100	100	100	100	340	340	340	100	100	100	100
Net Income	-$677,724	-$484,356	-$1,811,895	-$568,609	$279,028	$477,511	$461,797	$418,968	$613,758	$2,566,755	-$997,353	$5,660
Gross Revenue	$17,642,897	$23,670,316	$21,391,329	$20,119,753	$13,736,902	$11,620,150	$11,711,324	$12,145,807	$11,518,593	$14,019,937	$14,653,032	$14,547,379
Operating Expenses	$10,715,920	$11,531,699	$12,598,932	$10,969,967	$10,973,810	$9,717,156	$9,664,679	$10,268,995	$10,515,745	$10,660,996	$13,871,183	$13,715,298
Net Patient Income	-$710,696	-$495,844	-$1,833,518	-$598,678	$274,006	$149,267	$117,372	-$78,248	-$294,141	$1,939,849	-$1,151,111	-$968,779
Net Patient Revenue	$10,005,224	$11,035,855	$10,765,414	$10,371,289	$11,247,816	$9,866,423	$9,782,051	$10,190,747	$10,221,604	$12,600,845	$12,720,072	$12,746,519
Payroll Costs	$5,556,467	$6,142,515	$6,521,970	$5,801,216	$4,208,592	$4,085,265	$4,043,031	$4,086,880	$4,094,796	$4,533,360	$5,381,892	$7,120,237
Operating Margin %	-7.1%	-4.5%	-17.0%	-5.8%	2.4%	1.5%	1.2%	-0.8%	-2.9%	15.4%	-9.1%	-7.6%
Medicare %	30.7%	34.5%	30.1%	30.7%	29.9%	25.0%	19.0%	20.1%	28.0%	26.9%	26.4%	17.7%
Medicaid %	45.0%	50.6%	52.9%	53.5%	31.3%	64.4%	70.9%	68.8%	54.5%	60.0%	57.1%	66.4%
Private %	24.4%	14.9%	17.0%	15.8%	38.9%	10.6%	10.1%	11.2%	17.4%	13.1%	16.5%	15.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$344	$333	$324	$336	$339	$329	$307	$319	$386	$414	$417	$401
Cost/Day	$368	$348	$380	$356	$331	$324	$304	$322	$397	$351	$455	$432
Avg Length of Stay	59.5 days	68.9 days	75.8 days	65.6 days	76.1 days	79.7 days	87.5 days	87.7 days	68.9 days	65.0 days	67.8 days	81.0 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$12.7M

Net patient income

-$968.8K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$12.7M

Net patient income

-$968.8K

Other income

$974.4K

Payroll costs

$7.1M 55.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$6.6M

Total costs

$13.7M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 21 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%

Private pay 62%

Medicaid 6%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 34%

Private pay 56%

Medicaid 10%

1.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Ewing Township's city center to Preferred Care at Mercer's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.08 miles to nearest hospital (Capital Health Medical Center u2013 Hopewell)

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Preferred Care at Mercer	NH HOS RC SNF	Ewing Township (Fernwood)	100 Facility 100 NJ AVG 125 Rank #367 / 560	81.0% Facility 81.0% NJ AVG 74.5 Rank #225 / 478	+9%	3.37 Facility 3.37 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #195 / 286	-35%	-13%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 289	14 Facility 14 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #69 / 288	3.5 Facility 3.5 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #70 / 288	-	81	-	64 Facility 64 NJ AVG 47 Rank #197 / 638	Preferred Care At Mercer LLC	$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #199 / 284	$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #195 / 284	55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #122 / 284	315487
Complete Care at Mercerville	NH HOS PC RC SNF	Mercerville	114 Facility 114 NJ AVG 125 Rank #302 / 560	96.5% Facility 96.5% NJ AVG 74.5 Rank #19 / 478	+30%	3.58 Facility 3.58 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #158 / 286	-50%	-8%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 289	21 Facility 21 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #157 / 288	4.2 Facility 4.2 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #103 / 288	-	110	-	62 Facility 62 NJ AVG 47 Rank #211 / 638	Complete Care At Mercerville LLC	$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #219 / 284	$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #226 / 284	43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #158 / 284	315094
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center	NH HOS PC SNF	Trenton (Top Road)	149 Facility 149 NJ AVG 125 Rank #153 / 560	88.6% Facility 88.6% NJ AVG 74.5 Rank #116 / 478	+19%	3.13 Facility 3.13 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #254 / 286	-71%	-19%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 289	48 Facility 48 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #283 / 288	16.0 Facility 16.0 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #287 / 288	5	132	-	72 Facility 72 NJ AVG 47 Rank #143 / 638	Riten Pandya	$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #261 / 284	$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #221 / 284	49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #24 / 284	315455
ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Voorhees)	NH AL	Voorhees Township	124 Facility 124 NJ AVG 125 Rank #219 / 560	91.1% Facility 91.1% NJ AVG 74.5 Rank #83 / 478	+22%	3.59 Facility 3.59 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #158 / 286	-85%	-7%	$130.2k Facility $130.2k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #264 / 289	22 Facility 22 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #167 / 288	3.1 Facility 3.1 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #51 / 288	5	113	-	41 Facility 41 NJ AVG 47 Rank #353 / 638	-	$16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #133 / 284	$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #180 / 284	40%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 40%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #237 / 284	315513
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center Llc	NH HOS MC PC RC SNF	Trenton (South Trenton)	141 Facility 141 NJ AVG 125 Rank #161 / 560	89.4% Facility 89.4% NJ AVG 74.5 Rank #107 / 478	+20%	4.30 Facility 4.30 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #55 / 286	-45%	+11%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 289	34 Facility 34 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #260 / 288	6.8 Facility 6.8 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #221 / 288	-	126	-	74 Facility 74 NJ AVG 47 Rank #131 / 638	-	$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #207 / 284	$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #227 / 284	44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #184 / 284	315235

Nursing Home Explorer

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+

General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits

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

Age 65+

General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+

General 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.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year

General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits

Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized

General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits

Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year

General 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.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits

Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized

General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits

Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

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.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits

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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General 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

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

What neighborhood is Preferred Care at Mercer in?

Preferred Care at Mercer is in the Fernwood neighborhood of Ewing Township.

Is Preferred Care at Mercer in a walkable area?

Preferred Care at Mercer has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Preferred Care at Mercer?

According to NJ state health department records, Preferred Care at Mercer's license number is 476003.

When does Preferred Care at Mercer's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Preferred Care at Mercer's license expires on June 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Preferred Care at Mercer?

Preferred Care at Mercer's occupancy is 81%.

Are pets allowed at Preferred Care at Mercer?

No, Preferred Care at Mercer has a no-pet policy.

Does Preferred Care at Mercer operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Preferred Care at Mercer is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

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Preferred Care at Mercer

Overview of Preferred Care at Mercer

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020

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Citations history (last 6 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

62 Certified Nursing Assistant

24 Licensed Practical Nurse

8 Registered Nurse

3 RN Director of Nursing

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Speech Language Pathologist

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

4 Qualified Social Worker

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Medical Director

1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in New Jersey

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

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