MERWICK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Nursing Home


MERWICK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER (CCN: 315001) is a For profit - Limited Liability company facility located in PLAINSBORO, NJ (08536). It is designated as a Special Focus Facility. The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 200 certified beds and maintains an average of 150. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since January 1, 1967 and the last listed health inspection was on November 22, 2023, The facility is located in Middlesex county and provides senior and nursing home care.

MERWICK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: MERWICK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

Address: 100 PLAINSBORO ROAD, PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536

Phone: (609) 759-6000

County: Middlesex (270)

Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds: 200

Average Residents Per Day: 150. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: MERWICK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC

First Approved Date: January 1, 1967

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status: SFF Candidate

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 (12)

Staffing Report Note: 6

PT Staffing Note: 6

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: , LPN Staff Hours Per Day: , RN Staff Hours Per Day: , Licensed Staff Hours Per Day:

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident:

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: , Weekend RN Staff Hours:

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident:

Nurse Staff Turnover: , Nurse Turnover Note: 6

RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: , Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: , Case Mix RN Hours Per Day:

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: , Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: , Adjusted RN Hours Per Day:

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident:

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident:

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-11-22 (Score: 428), Cycle 2: 2021-12-15 (Score: 56), Cycle 3: 2020-01-10 (Score: 4)

Total Weighted Health Score: 233.33

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 11

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 8, Total Fines in Dollars: 83326.76, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 9

Location and GPS: 100 PLAINSBORO ROAD,PLAINSBORO,NJ,08536 (40.3379, -74.624)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-18

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-18

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-18

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-13

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-13

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-13

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-18

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-13

Citation on 2023-06-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-13

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-15

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-17

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-17

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-17

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-17

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-17

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-17

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-18

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-18

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-18

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-21

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-18

Citation on 2020-01-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-18

Citation on 2020-01-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-18

Citation on 2020-01-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-18


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-30

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-10

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-30

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-31

Citation on 2023-11-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-30

Citation on 2021-12-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0341, Version: New

Description: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-19

Citation on 2020-01-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-18