nursing home in Succasunna, NJ
Merry Heart Nursing Home
200 Rt 10 West, Succasunna, NJ 07876 · (973) 584-4000
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Merry Heart Nursing Home at a glance
Merry Heart Nursing Home is a 113-bed for-profit nursing home in Succasunna, New Jersey (Morris County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the New Jersey average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 26, 2026) found 7 health citations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.7% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 113
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 19, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Morris County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315057
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.71 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.09 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.37 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.31 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.7% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 72.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,926 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 113 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 101 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.6% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13% | 12.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 23.4% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.6% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 12.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 19.5% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.3% | 15.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.6% | 97.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.5% | 93% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.8% | 80.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.3% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2026 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 6, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 6, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 20, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 5, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 5, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 5, 2025 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONIFACIO, BLANQUITA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 10/01/1992 |
| BONIFACIO, MAXIMO Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 10/01/1992 |
| SUNGA, WILJUN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/1967 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Merry Heart Nursing Home's rating?
Merry Heart Nursing Home has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Jersey nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Merry Heart Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Merry Heart Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Merry Heart Nursing Home?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Merry Heart Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Merry Heart Nursing Home is at 200 Rt 10 West, Succasunna, NJ 07876. Phone: (973) 584-4000.
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.