Lawrenceville, NJ · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lawrenceville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
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Preferred Care at Mercer
1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628 · Mercer County
69
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (88 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ewing
Preferred Care at Mercer is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ewing, NJ, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 88 residents per day. It operates as part of the Preferred Care network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.88 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.88 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Ewing for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 88
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Preferred Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315487
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,150–$14,970/mo (median $12,680) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Trenton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.88
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.40
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-15
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-15Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-01-15Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 …
2025-11-03Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-08-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Preferred Care at Mercer cost?
Preferred Care at Mercer does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ewing, NJ area typically runs $11,150–$14,970 per month (median $12,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Preferred Care at Mercer's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Preferred Care at Mercer 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Preferred Care at Mercer?
Staff provide about 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Preferred Care at Mercer?
Preferred Care at Mercer has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Preferred Care at Mercer have availability?
Typically 88% full (88 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Preferred Care at Mercer offer?
Preferred Care at Mercer in Ewing, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Trenton.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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