B

PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER

1201 PARKWAY AVENUE, EWING, NJ 08628
Score: 83 / 100

With a score of 83/100 and a B grade, Preferred Care At Mercer is a well-regarded option in Ewing, New Jersey. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 82th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Preferred Care At Mercer is near the national average, with 3.98 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Preferred Care At Mercer. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.24 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Nov 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Nov 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 83 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6