Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Trenton, NJ
CMS certification number315124
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
439 Bellevue AvenueTrenton, NJ 08618
Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 396-2646
- ZIP code
- 08618 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 106
- Residents per day
- 99.1 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Bellevue Garden Group, LLC
- Medicare certified since
- March 11, 1971
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.18 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.29 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.87 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.78 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.0 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 54.5 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 5, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 65 health · 15 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2024-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-26 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $27,571 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 | Fine | $16,757 |
| 2024-06-26 | Fine | $10,814 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 23% | |
| Leifer, Joel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 23% | |
| Orgel, Joseph (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Ornstein, Marton (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Rubenstein, David (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Zupnick, Joel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 23% | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perlow, Joseph (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 106 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.
Has Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $27,571 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(609) 396-2646. The facility is located at 439 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.