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Nursing homes in Plainsboro, New Jersey

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
200Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Plainsboro

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

36 homes

Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center

100 Plainsboro Road · Plainsboro, NJ

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

200 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Park Place

2 Deer Park Drive · Monmouth Junction, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

94 certified beds3.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury

61 Maplewood Avenue · Cranbury, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds6.1 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton

5000 Windrow Drive · Princeton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

180 certified beds1.4 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Meadow Lakes

300 Meadow Lakes · East Windsor, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

60 certified beds7.8 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Village Point

Three David Brainerd Drive · Monroe Township, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds9.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T

189 Applegarth Road · Monroe Township, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

136 certified beds8.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Cranbury Center

292 Applegarth Road · Monroe Township, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

154 certified beds8.1 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Preferred Care at Hamilton

1501 State Hwy 33 · Hamilton Square, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

126 certified beds8.0 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1059 Edinburg Road · Hamilton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

180 certified beds6.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton

3 Hamilton Health Place · Hamilton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

55 certified beds8.8 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente

112 Franklin Corner Road · Lawrenceville, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

100 certified beds6.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital

2381 Lawrenceville Road · Lawrenceville, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

Inside a hospital56 certified beds6.7 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/the Meadows at Lawrence

1 Bishops Drive · Lawrenceville, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

180 certified beds6.9 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Stonebridge at Montgomery Health Care Center

100 Hollinshead Spring Road · Skillman, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

50 certified beds5.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Mercerville

2240 Whitehorse-mercerville Road · Hamilton Township, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

114 certified beds8.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation

2300 Hamilton Ave · Hamilton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

218 certified beds8.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo

132 Evergreen Rd · Edison, NJ

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Ownership: Government (state)

328 certified beds21.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicare

Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

39 East Mountain Road · Hillsborough, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

200 certified beds11.9 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Hillsborough

395 Amwell Road · Hillsborough, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

126 certified beds11.4 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Careone at East Brunswick

599 Cranbury Road · East Brunswick, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

132 certified beds11.7 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center

1314 Brunswick Avenue · Trenton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

149 certified beds9.1 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

325 Jersey Street · Trenton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

141 certified beds11.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

512 Union Street · Trenton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

215 certified beds11.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Parker at Somerset

15 Dellwood Lane · Somerset, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds14.0 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

380 Demott Lane · Somerset, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

265 certified beds12.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

780 Old New Brunswick Road · Somerset, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

148 certified beds14.0 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Excel Care at Manalapan

104 Pension Road · Manalapan, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

132 certified beds14.5 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Rose Mountain Care Center

Route 1 & 18 · New Brunswick, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

112 certified beds13.9 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

439 Bellevue Avenue · Trenton, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

106 certified beds11.0 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Preferred Care at Old Bridge

6989 Rt18 · Old Bridge, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

140 certified beds16.3 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge

111 Route 516 · Old Bridge, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds14.9 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Reformed Church Home

1990 Route 18 North · Old Bridge, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (church related)

108 certified beds15.6 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge

1133 Marlboro Road · Old Bridge, NJ

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Ownership: Government (county)

180 certified beds16.2 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged

53 Walter Street · Trenton, NJ

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Ownership: Non-profit (church related)

137 certified beds10.8 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Preferred Care at Mercer

1201 Parkway Avenue · Ewing, NJ

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

100 certified beds10.7 mi from Plainsboro centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Plainsboro city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Plainsboro3.00
New Jersey3.31
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Plainsboro (1 facilities), New Jersey (348 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Plainsboro3 hr 03 min
New Jersey3 hr 51 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Plainsboro: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Plainsboro30%
New Jersey40%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Plainsboro: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Nursing home information for Plainsboro

Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC is the only nursing home in Plainsboro, New Jersey in this directory, with 200 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 3 stars.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

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A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your search in Plainsboro

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Plainsboro

How many nursing homes are in Plainsboro?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in Plainsboro, with 200 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Plainsboro have the highest Medicare rating?

Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC (3 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Plainsboro?

3.0 out of 5 across 1 rated home, compared with 3.3 for New Jersey as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Plainsboro accept Medicaid?

1 of the 1 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in New Jersey.

Are any nursing homes in Plainsboro on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.