Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center
Nursing Home · Trenton, NJ
CMS certification number315455
Contact & location
1314 Brunswick AvenueTrenton, NJ 08638
Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 656-9291
- ZIP code
- 08638 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 149
- Residents per day
- 142.7 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Brunswick Garden Group LLC
- Chain
- Accela Healthcare (4 facilities, avg 2.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 23, 1999
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
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
- 3.30 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.23 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.14 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.05 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.1 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.4 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 28, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 52 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | 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 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-28 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-28 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-28 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-28 | 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 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-28 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-28 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. F0841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. F0843 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. F0850 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-10-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-10-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-10-12 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2023-02-21 |
| 2022-10-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
| 2022-10-12 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-05 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | |
| Pandya, Riten (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center has a 4-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 Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center have?
It has 149 certified beds and cares for about 143 residents per day.
Has Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?
It is part of Accela Healthcare and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?
(609) 656-9291. The facility is located at 1314 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.