home health agency in Bordentown, NJ
Mercer Care
52 Georgetown Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505 · (609) 227-2727
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mercer Care at a glance
Mercer Care is a for-profit home health agency in Bordentown, New Jersey.
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the New Jersey average of 3.8.
87.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (New Jersey average 89.7%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1980
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 317062
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 97.4% | 92.7% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 87.7% | 89.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 88% | 91.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 82% | 90.7% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 81.4% | 93.2% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 76.1% | 89.1% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 85.1% | 90.6% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 8.1% | 8.1% | 10.9% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercer Care's rating?
Mercer Care has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for New Jersey home health agencies is 3.8 stars.
Where is Mercer Care and how do I contact it?
Mercer Care is at 52 Georgetown Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505. Phone: (609) 227-2727.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.