Quick answers
- Where is Preferred Care at Mercer?
- 1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628, in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- What is the phone number of Preferred Care at Mercer?
- (609) 882-6900, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Preferred Care at Mercer?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Preferred Care at Mercer been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Preferred Care at Mercer.
- What did inspectors find at Preferred Care at Mercer?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2022 to January 15, 2026), Medicare lists 19 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2022 to January 15, 2026), Preferred Care at Mercer had 19 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day; the New Jersey average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 15, 2026 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 15, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level F
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0700 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: August 6, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 6, 2024 (standard health inspection); August 1, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Earlier cycle: November 17, 2022 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (11)
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0347 Level F
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0912 Level D
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.41 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.14 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.23 | 2.27 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.78 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.32 | 3.50 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 44.7% | 39.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 64.7% | 37.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 13 nursing homes: Preferred Care.
Legal business name: Preferred Care at Mercer LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care at Mercer LLC | Direct owner | — | July 1, 2015 |
| Green, Dov | Direct owner | — | September 6, 2016 |
| Mermelstein, Boruch | Direct owner | — | September 6, 2016 |
| Schnell, David | Direct owner | — | September 6, 2016 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 89 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Preferred Care |
| Legal business name | Preferred Care at Mercer LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2004-11-22 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628 |
| County | Mercer County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Phone | (609) 882‑6900 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315487 |
| Name in Medicare records | PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged0.1 mi · Trenton, NJ · 1 of 5 stars
- Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center2.6 mi · Trenton, NJ · 2 of 5 stars
- Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center3.2 mi · Trenton, NJ · 4 of 5 stars
- Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows at Lawrence3.8 mi · Lawrenceville, NJ · 1 of 5 stars
- Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital3.9 mi · Lawrenceville, NJ · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Capital Health Regional Medical Center3.1 mi · Trenton, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell4.6 mi · Pennington, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton7.3 mi · Hamilton, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13