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Total Health inspections
8
100% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
4.0
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center provides compassionate, personalized care for residents. The facility offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized memory care. With over 35 years of experience, it is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every resident.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
215
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
69.6%
Residents per day (avg)
166
Occupancy rate
69.6%
Residents per day (avg)
166
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
4 months
Private pay
11% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
80% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$19.6M
Operating loss
-$5.4M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$19,604,082.00
Operating loss
$-5,391,188.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$25.0M
215-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
061113
CMS Certification Number:
315324
Ownership & operating entity
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is administrated by BENTZION FRIEDMAN.
Owner name:
WATER'S EDGE CARE AND REHAB CENTER, LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Stroke Recovery, Tracheostomy Care, Palliative & Hospice Care
Operating Hours
Visiting Hours: 9AM - 8PM
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Nutritious, chef-prepared meals with dietary accommodations.
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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SNF
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Mercerville
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COMPLETE CARE AT MERCERVILLE, LLC
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35.2%
103.90
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3.5820
3/5
2/5
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-
Belle Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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106
No
69
PERLOW, JOSEPH
79.2%
$8,666,698.00
$3,021,969.00
34.9%
101.40
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3.9519
1/5
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2
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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106
No
69
PERLOW, JOSEPH
79.2%
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34.9%
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3.9519
1/5
3/5
5/5
2
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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No
72
PANDYA, RITEN
57.1%
$10,009,354.00
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38.3%
137.90
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3.1300
1/5
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-
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 08611
215
No
-
GREEN, SOLOMON
69.6%
$18,727,093.00
$11,356,965.00
60.6%
166.40
1/5
3.7149
1/5
3/5
4/5
3
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1.3 miles from city center
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
141
Total Staff
96
Employees
45
Contractors
53,822
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 8.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 41 | 9.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
115 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17.1%
of total hours from contractors
9,226 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15
Licensed Practical Nurse: 21
Registered Nurse: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Other Physician: 2
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 15 | 61 | 28,181 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 21 | 41 | 12,247 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 4 | 13 | 5,375 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,559 | 90 | 99% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 980 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 750 | 65 | 71% | 6.9 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 572 | 65 | 71% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 547 | 68 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 306 | 40 | 44% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 25 | 27% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 15% | 8 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
28
34% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
20.9
3.5 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
13 citations
Complaint investigations
15 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
8
1043% above New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.7
Serious Health citations
0
100% below New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
0.4
Moderate Health citations
19
Minor Health citations
1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Oct 14, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation
Oct 14, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation
Jul 29, 2025
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
144
Total Residents
Medicare
16
(11.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
120
(83.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(5.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
5.8
15% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
6.8
Functional decline score
7.5
40% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average:
12.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
9.7%
4% below New Jersey average.
Walking Ability Worsened
7.1%
35% below New Jersey average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
5.7%
64% below New Jersey average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
1.5%
40% below New Jersey average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.6%
8% below New Jersey average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
91% above New Jersey average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
1.9%
84% below New Jersey average.
Antipsychotic Use
14.0%
27% above New Jersey average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.5%
7% above New Jersey average.
Influenza Vaccine
97.2%
0% below New Jersey average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
5.0%
7% above New Jersey average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.3%
21% better than New Jersey average
Antipsychotic medication increase
1.6%
40% worse than New Jersey average
Influenza Vaccine
90.0%
12% better than New Jersey average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$192K
This home paid 148% more in fines than the state average.
New Jersey average:
$77K
Number of Fines
2
This home is near the state average.
New Jersey average:
2.0
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
New Jersey average:
0.1
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Jul 29, 2025
$177K
Civil Money Penalty
Mar 8, 2023
$15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
69.6%
↑ 7.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$5,391,188
↓ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$14,121,992
↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-28.8%
↓ 2.9pp vs 2022
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