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Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536200 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 304 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 7)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in NJ · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Worst in MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES chain · $26,680 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Merwick is highly regarded for its physical therapy and clean, modern environment, making it a strong candidate for post-acute recovery. However, families should be proactive in establishing a clear communication channel with the nursing unit manager and monitor meal quality, as these are the most frequently cited areas for improvement.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

304 reviews on Google
Merwick Care & Rehab Center receives high praise for its clean, modern facility and a dedicated therapy team that has helped many residents regain mobility. While many families report excellent, compassionate care, a recurring theme of concern involves inconsistent staffing levels, particularly regarding responsiveness to call bells and the quality of food service.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food4.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory7.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Strong community and activity programs

Concerns

  • Inconsistent staffing and slow response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor quality or inappropriate food service (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Communication gaps between staff and family members (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02022(1)4.42023(30)4.22024(30)4.52025(55)4.72026(79)

Distribution · 195 analyzed

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165
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7
3
1
2
6
1
16
12 reviews posted between Dec 8, 2025Dec 12, 2025 · 11 were 5-star
11 reviews posted between Jan 11, 2026Jan 17, 2026 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

40%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since the facility is so well-maintained and modern, could you show us the specific areas where residents gather for social activities and community programs?
  • 2We've heard great things about the physical and occupational therapy here; how do you coordinate those sessions with a resident's daily medical care?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that calls for assistance are answered promptly, especially during shift changes?
  • 4What is the process for keeping family members updated on changes in a resident's health or daily well-being to ensure we are always in the loop?
  • 5Could you tell us more about the daily dining experience and how the menu is planned to ensure nutritious and appealing meals?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what specific protocols are in place to ensure immediate care and physician notification?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Merwick Rehabilitation is your best option in Mercer County. Staff is reliable, professional and empathetic. Their dignified approach to patient care is the highest standard.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The physical therapy is excellent and the nursing staff are dedicated caregivers. However, I believe the experience would be improved by having a designated point of contact.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★

There has been significant improvements at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, since new management took over the facility about a year ago. Most noticeably, the new leadership team at the Grace Garden actively seeks feedback.

Family member · 2026★★★★★
Source: 304 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.76hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.24hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.5%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Middlesex
22.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
19.5%
NJ
18.9%
Middlesex
19.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.8%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Middlesex
19.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.7%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Middlesex
15.1%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
4.9%
NJ
5.7%
Middlesex
4.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
95.5%
NJ
97.2%
Middlesex
95.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility65.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
65.5%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Middlesex
77.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.9%
Better than Avg
Here
89.9%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Middlesex
76.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Middlesex
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (8.5)
13 complaint-triggered
$26,680 in fines

Families have filed 13 complaints against this facility triggering federal investigations, with recurring issues in care planning, nursing staff adequacy, and infection control. The facility shows persistent problems across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025, with deficiencies in basic care areas like wound care, pain management, and nutrition appearing repeatedly despite reported corrections.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident 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.

Apr 25, 2025Routine
14
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0531Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Nov 22, 2023Routine
13
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nov 22, 2023Complaint
3
0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jun 12, 2023Complaint
9
0728Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

0835Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0692Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0726Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

Dec 15, 2021Routine
12
0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0568Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 12, 2023

$26,680

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Marquis Health Services

Chain Size

88 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 72 of 80 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Jacobs, Hyman

Owner

95%

Jacobs, Livia

Owner

5%

Key personnel

Joseph, JeanW-2 Managing EmployeeMetternich, ChristopherOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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