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Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center

100 PLAINSBORO ROAD, PLAINSBORO, NJ, 08536
(609) 759-6000
merwickrehab.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=main_button
200 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
200
State license
11103L
CMS facility ID
315001
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center
Street address
100 PLAINSBORO ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Phone
(609) 759-6000
Website
merwickrehab.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=main_button
State license #
11103L

About this facility — Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center

Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Plainsboro, New Jersey. It is licensed for 200 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Plainsboro and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center 46 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Merwick Healthcare and Rehab Center Llc
Parent company
Marquis Health Services
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Vishal Chheda

Registered owners & officers

Jacobs, Hyman
Direct owner — 95% stake — since 2007
Jacobs, Livia
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2007
Joseph, Jean
Managing employee — since 2018
Metternich, Christopher
Officer — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
6 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
License expires
2027-06-17
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-04-25
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$475 per day (≈ $14,440/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 19% private/other
Occupancy
73% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
13% above the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
200
Licensed as
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-19
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-06-19
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-19
2025-12-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-06
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (42 citations)
2025-04-25Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0584
D · No harm found
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 2025-05-23
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-23
2023-11-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-15
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-31
F-0658
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-12-31
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-12-31
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-31
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a 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 2023-12-31
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-12-31
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-31
2021-12-15Health inspection11 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-12-17
F-0568
B · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-02-17
F-0584
D · No harm found
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 2021-12-17
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-12-17
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-02-17
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-12-17
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-02-18
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-02-18
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-18
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-02-21
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-02-18
2025-04-25Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-05-23
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-23
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-06-11
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-05-23
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-30
2023-11-22Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-30
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-10
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-12-31
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-31
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-11-30
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-12-31
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-31
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-30
2021-12-15Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0341
D · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-02-19
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315001.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.3319 ratings on Google
★★★★★Yei Wo · 2026-01-15 · via Google

“We had a tour at Merwick today for my mom, and I have to say that Merwick is a state of the art facility with impressive staff members. Everyone is so nice and friendly we feel very much welcomed. We really appreciate the kindness and effort that Michelle showed us. She is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. She explained in every possible detail how the long term living section and the…”

★★★★★Amelia Vastola · 2026-04-21 · via Google

“Merwick Post Acute cared for my father during the advanced stages of his Parkinson’s disease and throughout his end‑of‑life journey, and I am deeply grateful for the compassion they showed him. The team consistently made him feel seen, heard, and treated with dignity at a time when that mattered more than anything. Their attentiveness, patience, and genuine kindness brought comfort not only to hi…”

★★★★★Meenakshi Patel · 2026-07-30 · via Google

“We had a very positive and comfortable experience with Mervick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! Since the time our Mom was admitted here, the staff and Administrators have been so supportive, welcoming and caring! We are deeply grateful for the compassion and care given to our Mom! The team here have made her stay very comfortable and treat her with care and dignity! All the staff and Admin are…”

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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