Preferred Care At Mercer

1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing NJ, 08628


Resident Review Score
7.9
|
Loved

Starting price

$1,295

For this area
$$$

Preferred Care At Mercer is a nursing home in Ewing, NJ, with 100 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $1,295 and range up to $10,646 per month. The average price in the community is $5,971, which is higher than the average cost of $5,970 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.6 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 1.0 by an LPN) and 2.1 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 26 hospitals within 25 miles of Preferred Care At Mercer. The two closest hospitals are Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell, which is 2.2 miles away, and Capital Health System-Fuld Campus, which is 3.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Preferred Care At Mercer are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(609) 882-6900

Pricing for Preferred Care At Mercer

$5,970Avg. Local Starting Price
Preferred Care At Mercer$1,295

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$6,747
  • In Philadelphia$5,970
  • In NJ$7,795

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Resident Review Score
7.9
|
Loved
#1 in Ewing, NJ

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved49
Loved2
Good4
Average1
Below Average16

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a wealth of positive feedback from its residents and their families, highlighting the caring and professional nature of the staff, the clean and welcoming environment, and the effective rehabilitation services provided. Many reviewers have praised the community for its efforts in making residents feel comfortable, supported, and well-cared for, attributing their loved ones' recovery in part to the quality of care received. The activity staff, in particular, was commended for keeping residents engaged and entertained, contributing to a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Both the nursing and rehabilitation staff were frequently mentioned for their kindness, attentiveness, and proficiency in meeting residents' needs, fostering both physical and mental recovery.
However, there were several points of criticism shared by more than one reviewer. The quality of the food was a common complaint, with some residents and their families being dissatisfied with the meals provided. Concerns were also raised about the facility's physical condition, including comments on the need for renovations and updates to make the environment more comfortable and appealing. Additionally, some reviewers noted issues with the responsiveness of the staff to residents' needs and calls for assistance, suggesting areas for improvement in service and care. Despite these criticisms, the overwhelming majority of feedback underscores the community's commitment to its residents, showcasing a team that goes above and beyond to ensure a positive and healing experience.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Preferred Care At Mercer


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

100

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4

health inspection

3

quality

5

staff

3

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

5

amount of fines

$19,550

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2

total nurse hours

4

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

40

registered nurses

42

administrators who left

0

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    315487

  • Provider SSA county code

    260

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    November 22, 2004

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Preferred Care At Mercer


Outdoor Areas
Activity Center

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Bingo

Library & Computer Lounge

Live Entertainment

Services


Beauty Salon

Care


Cardiac Care

IV Therapy

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Accommodations


Outdoor Areas

Hospitals


Ann Klein Forensic Center

Stuyvesant Avenue

Distance: 1.0 miles

Ewing Residential Center

1610 Stuyvesant Avenue

Distance: 1.0 miles

Trenton Psychiatric Hospital

100 Sullivan Way

Distance: 1.3 miles

Churches


Calvary Chapel of Mercer County

999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing Township

Distance: 0.2 miles

Calvary Chapel Mercer County

1074 Parkway Avenue, Ewing Township

Distance: 0.2 miles

St Paul Ame Zion Church

1130 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing Township

Distance: 0.3 miles

Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved
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