Merry Heart Nursing Home

200 Rt 10 West, Succasunna NJ, 07876

Resident Review Score
6.4
|
Good
Starting price

$2,790

For this area
$$$
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Merry Heart Nursing Home is a nursing home in Succasunna, NJ, with 113 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Merry Heart Nursing Home offers additional therapy services to its residents, including occupational therapists (in-house). Merry Heart Nursing Home offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $2,790 and range up to $13,117 per month. The average price in the community is $7,954, which is higher than the average cost of $7,795 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care. 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 3.8 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (1.1 by an RN and 0.4 by an LPN) and 2.4 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 10 hospitals within 25 miles of Merry Heart Nursing Home. The two closest hospitals are Hackettstown Medical Center, which is 9.2 miles away, and Saint Clare'S Hospital/ Denville Campus, which is 9.4 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 5. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Merry Heart Nursing Home are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities

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(973) 584-4000

Pricing for Merry Heart Nursing Home

$7,795Avg. Local Starting Price
Merry Heart Nursing Home$2,790

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$8,290
  • In New York$7,795
  • In NJ$7,795

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Resident Review Score
6.4
|
Good
#1 in Succasunna, NJ
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved10
Loved1
Good1
Average1
Below Average8

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a wealth of positive feedback from various reviewers, highlighting the high level of care and attention provided by its staff. Numerous reviewers commended the cleanliness of the facility and the caring, compassionate nature of the staff. For many, the experience at this community has been transformative, with reports of significant improvements in the well-being and happiness of residents, be they there for short-term rehab or as long-term residents. The community is praised for its friendly atmosphere, clean and inviting decor, and the excellent care provided by nurses, aides, and therapists. Special occasions like holidays and birthdays are celebrated, adding to the overall positive environment of the facility. The community is also recognized for its effective communication with families, ensuring that loved ones are kept informed and involved.
However, there are mentions of some negative experiences, with a few reviewers pointing out inconsistencies in the quality of care due to certain staff members. Specifically, one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with an individual in the therapy department, noting a less than satisfactory interaction. Additionally, concerns were raised about a small number of nurses and aides whose behavior and attitude were seen as not fitting for the care of elderly residents. These criticisms, while relatively isolated, highlight areas where the community could potentially improve. Despite these few points of critique, the overwhelming majority of feedback celebrates the community as a compassionate, clean, and caring environment, making it a highly recommended choice for those in need of elder care and rehabilitation services.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Merry Heart Nursing Home

Availability

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

certified beds

113
184.2

Local Avg

Ratings

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

overall

5
3.2

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.9

Local Avg

quality

5
4.2

Local Avg

staff

4
2.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.4

Local Avg

fines

2
1.9

Local Avg

amount of fines

$11,742
$21,188

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.6

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

38
40.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

52
43.5

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    MERRY HEART NURSING HOME

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    315057

  • Provider SSA county code

    300

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 19, 1967

  • 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

Merry Heart Nursing Home

Pet Friendly
Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

1 Health Complaint Deficiencies

1 Total Incidents Reported

2 Health Standard Deficiencies

2 Total Deficiencies Reported

7 Total Complaints Reported

Occupancy

109 Current Occupants

113 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Assisted Living

Dental Care

Hospice

Independent Living

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Speech Therapy

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 01/19/1967

Accommodations

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Saint Clares Hospital - Dover Campus

400 West Blackwell Street

Distance: 3.5 miles

Kindred Hospital - New Jersey - Morris County

400 West Blackwell Street

Distance: 3.6 miles

Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation - Chester

201 Pleasant Hill Road

Distance: 4.2 miles

Churches

First Presbyterian Church

99 Main Street, Succasunna

Distance: 0.2 miles

Cemetery of First Presbyterian

99 Main Street, Succasunna

Distance: 0.2 miles

Succasunna United Methodist Church

91 Main Street, Succasunna

Distance: 0.2 miles

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