Preferred Care At Mercer
Ewing, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315487) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (609) 882-6900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Preferred Care At Mercer holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Preferred Care At Mercer reports total nurse staffing of 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Preferred Care At Mercer has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Preferred Care At Mercer is a 100-bed nursing home in Ewing, Mercer County, New Jersey, with an average of 92 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 2004 and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Preferred Care chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Preferred Care At Mercer holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.79 per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Preferred Care At Mercer has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.79 per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 46.4% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 100 certified beds and an average of 92 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Preferred Care chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 22, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6098826900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6098826900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315487?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.