Preferred Care at Mercer
1201 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08628 · (609) 882-6900
For profit - Limited Liability company · 100 certified beds
Preferred Care at Mercer has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 6 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 15, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 15, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 15, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 15, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.January 15, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 3, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.August 1, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 1, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 1, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.79 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 92 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Complete Care at Mercerville LLC Trenton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Preferred Care at Hamilton Trenton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center Trenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton Trenton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC Trenton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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