Nursing homeActive
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 085366097596000200 certified beds · 173 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
31
● 1● 30● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-19
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-25 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-22 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-15 | Standard | 1100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-19Record 315001-20260519-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-19Record 315001-20260519-F689
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-19Record 315001-20260519-F842
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 315001-20251203-F656
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F584
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F640
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F658
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F755
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 315001-20250425-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 315001-20231122-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F677
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F698
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F725
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-31Record 315001-20231122-F880
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-17Record 315001-20211215-F558
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-17Record 315001-20211215-F584
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-17Record 315001-20211215-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-17Record 315001-20211215-F677
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-17Record 315001-20211215-F688
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-18Record 315001-20211215-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-18Record 315001-20211215-F695
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-18Record 315001-20211215-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-21Record 315001-20211215-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-18Record 315001-20211215-F883
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-17Record 315001-20211215-F568
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.71
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.05
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.80
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover30%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover37%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 24.2% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 11.4% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 7.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs, Hyman Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 95% | — | — |
| Jacobs, Livia Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Joseph, Jean Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Metternich, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Marquis Health Services — 87 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Middlesex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Post Acute Care At Princeton LLC Princeton | 1.4 mi | 2025-12-17 | 0110 |
| Complete Care At Park Place LLC Monmouth Junction | 3.3 mi | 2026-03-13 | 0100 |
| Stonebridge At Montgomery Health Care Center Skillman | 5.3 mi | 2025-06-25 | 082 |
| Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Hamilton | 6.3 mi | 2025-12-02 | 0235 |
| Clover Meadows Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente Lawrenceville | 6.3 mi | 2025-10-23 | 1190 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |