Preferred Care At Mercer

Preferred Care At Mercer

Ewing, New Jersey

Address

1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ, 08628

Phone

+1 609-882-6900

7.5 /10

Preferred Care At Mercer Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

6 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
6 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.39 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.45 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.21 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.24 hrs
Physical therapy
0.08 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Preferred Care At Mercer 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
100 certified beds · ~90 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Preferred Care At Mercer is a 100-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Ewing, New Jersey, operated as a limited liability company. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star rating in quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating. While the facility maintains high clinical performance marks, it currently holds a 2-star rating for its staffing levels.

Location

1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ, 08628, Ewing, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Preferred Care At Mercer?
Preferred Care At Mercer has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How did Preferred Care At Mercer score on health inspections?
Preferred Care At Mercer received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Preferred Care At Mercer?
Preferred Care At Mercer has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Preferred Care At Mercer have?
Preferred Care At Mercer has 100 certified beds.
Does Preferred Care At Mercer accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Preferred Care At Mercer accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Preferred Care At Mercer located?
Preferred Care At Mercer is located at 1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ, 08628, Ewing, New Jersey.
How can I contact Preferred Care At Mercer?
You can reach Preferred Care At Mercer by phone at +1 609-882-6900.

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How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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