Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, Llc
Plainsboro, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315001) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (609) 759-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.7%.
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a for-profit nursing home in Plainsboro, Middlesex County, New Jersey, certified since 1967 for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 200 certified beds and an average daily census of 172.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Merwick holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measures rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Merwick is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Merwick has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Merwick is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is reported at 29.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Merwick has 200 certified beds with an average daily census of 172.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Merwick has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Merwick scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively on these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 6097596000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6097596000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315001?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.