Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
100 Plainsboro Road · Plainsboro, NJ · 08536 · 6097596000
200 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
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.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 13, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 13, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315001 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.