Preferred Care At Mercer is a nursing home community in Ewing, NJ.
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Preferred Care At Mercer in Ewing, NJ
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1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents frequently mention entertainment and resident activities.
Many reviews describe the activity programming as a key part of the day, including bingo and themed events. Several residents also mention daily entertainment that keeps them engaged, such as a daily paper with activities and riddles. A few reviews frame activities as part of why the stay felt supportive rather than isolating.
Multiple residents and families call out cleanliness.
Several reviews explicitly note that the facility is clean, including daily cleanliness in shared areas and residents’ rooms. Families also mention seeing clean spaces during visits and describing the environment as well kept. One positive review pairs cleanliness with a generally comfortable, well-cared-for feeling during the stay.
Some residents report delayed or missing help at night.
Two reviews describe problems with responsiveness after hours, including requests not being answered and residents staying uncomfortable for extended periods. In both cases, the concern is tied to nighttime coverage and follow-through, not daytime experiences. Residents or families describe escalating concerns to administration, but they say the issue persisted or felt unresolved.
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100 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Trenton-Mercer County (1 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
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Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesPreferred Care At Mercer is located at 1201 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628 in Mercer County, New Jersey
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