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Merwick Post Acute

100 PLAINSBORO ROAD, PLAINSBORO, NJ, 08536

(609) 759-6000

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200 licensed beds

CMS rates Merwick Post Acute 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 47 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $22,205 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

100 Plainsboro Road

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

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Bed capacity

200

State license

11103L

CMS facility ID

315001

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Merwick Post Acute

Street address

100 PLAINSBORO ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Phone

(609) 759-6000

Website

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State license #

11103L

About this facility — Merwick Post Acute

Merwick Post Acute 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.

It is listed as part of Marquis Health Services, a group of 90 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Merwick Post Acute 47 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $22,205 in fines. 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 November 6, 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

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$22,205 total

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 2026-11-06. 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.

2026-08-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (43 citations)

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

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

Federal penalties

2026-08-13Fine$22,205

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.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New Jersey.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 71% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38

Federal fines, 3 years

$22,205

More than 73% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.0

Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

30%

Higher than 23% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 9 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	11.3%	8.3%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	4.6%	4.7%	5.1%	Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.1%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	0.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.7%	12.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.1%	2.3%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	82.1%	93.0%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	9.3%	7.3%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	8.5%	18.8%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	89.9%	96.8%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.0%	5.3%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	28.6%	15.2%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	20.6%	12.9%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.87	1.96	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.69	1.05	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	34.3%	79.0%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.8%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	29.1%	79.5%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.9%	24.1%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	6.8%	8.1%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0842 2 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0584 2 inspections. 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.
F-0695 2 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New Jersey

Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

University Medical Center of Princeton At Plainsboro, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton, about 8.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Capital Health Regional Medical Center, about 9.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Carnegie Post Acute Care At Princeton, Princeton, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Complete Care At Park Place, Monmouth Junction, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Stonebridge At Montgomery Health Care Center, Skillman, about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury, Cranbury, about 6.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Hamilton, about 6.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

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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