Nursing Care Index

Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Plainsboro, Middlesex County, New Jersey · CCN 315001 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Marquis Health Services (87 facilities, chain average 3 stars)

CMS rates Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 200 certified beds, 173 residents a day on average. 31 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.04524 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.70889 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.79524 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover29.7% (registered nurses 37%)

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-05-19
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-19
2026-05-19
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-19
2026-05-19
complaint survey
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-19
2025-12-03
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-06
2025-04-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-04-25 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2023-11-22
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2023-11-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2023-11-22
complaint survey
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2023-11-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2023-11-22
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-15
2023-11-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2023-11-22 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2023-11-22 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-31
2021-12-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-02-18
2021-12-15 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-18
2021-12-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-02-21
2021-12-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-02-18
2021-12-15 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-12-17
2021-12-15 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-12-17
2021-12-15 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-12-17
2021-12-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-02-17
2021-12-15 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-12-17
2021-12-15 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-02-18
2021-12-15 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-02-17

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Jacobs, Hyman
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest95%2007-08-22
Jacobs, Livia
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest5%2007-08-22
Metternich, Christopher
Individual
corporate officer2017-08-17
Joseph, Jean
Individual
w-2 managing employee2018-12-03

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Middlesex County.