Preferred Care At Mercer operates as a nursing home, providing 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents who require continuous clinical oversight. The facility also offers short-term respite care, allowing family caregivers a break while ensuring their relatives receive professional monitoring, medication administration, and assistance with daily activities. Licensed nurses manage wound care, IV therapy, and complex medication regimens, while rehabilitation therapists deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy based on physician orders.
In addition to direct medical services, the community coordinates closely with outside physicians and hospitals to keep care plans current. On-site laboratory and diagnostic services limit the need for off-campus appointments, and an emergency response system is in place throughout the building. Social workers and discharge planners assist residents and families with insurance questions, care conferences, and post-stay arrangements, helping to streamline transitions and maintain continuity of care.
Resident rooms are available in a mix of private and shared layouts, and each is designed to support mobility aids and medical equipment. Some accommodations open directly onto secure outdoor areas where residents can get fresh air under staff supervision; not all rooms include this feature, so prospective residents should confirm availability during a tour.
Meals are prepared daily by a culinary team that works alongside a registered dietitian to meet therapeutic diet orders as well as personal preferences. Three set meal times encourage social interaction in the communal dining room, and snacks are accessible between meals for residents who need additional calories or prefer flexible eating schedules.
The community maintains an activity center where residents can participate in scheduled events such as bingo, live entertainment, and discussion groups. A library and computer lounge offers quiet space for reading, internet access, and email communication, supporting both recreation and connection with family members.
