Nursing Home

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

438 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618 View map
Overview of Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a haven of ease and tranquility that offers residents unparalleled service. The facility is well-appointed and boasts round-the-clock nursing care, ensuring residents are always in good hands. Belle Care offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation, pulmonary services, physician services, neuro-rehabilitation, and more. Moreover, they are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and deliver specialty programs focusing on nursing and restorative care. The home is also experienced in hospitalization intervention, ensuring that residents receive the necessary care when they need it most.

Belle Care is proud to have a bilingual staff that can communicate with residents in their preferred language. The facility also has a registered dietitian on-staff to ensure that residents receive proper nutrition and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Their outdoor spaces are immaculate as well, providing a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for residents to savor.

(609) 396-2646

Managed by Anonka Resenly

Administrator

Anonka Resenly serves as the Administrator at Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, overseeing the community's operations and ensuring quality care for residents. She is the primary leader dedicated to maintaining a warm and professional environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 57m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 11m per day 29m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 106

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 79.2%
Residents per day (avg) 101
Occupancy rate
79.2%
Residents per day (avg)
101

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

51% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$8.7M
Operating loss
-$4.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$8,669,401.00
Operating loss
$-4,187,766.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
34.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.8M
Total costs $12.9M
Bed community size
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 69 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Expiration January 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 61101
CMS Certification Number: 315124

Ownership & operating entity

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by BELLEVUE GARDEN GROUP LLC, and administrated by Ms. ADETOUN ADEBOWALE.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Mr . Cheskel Berkowitz, David Rubinstein, Joel Leifer, Mr . Joel Zupnick, Joseph Orgel, Martin Ornstein

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
106 units
Total beds
106 units

Types of Care at Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care
Contact Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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.

9 visits/inspections

3 complaint inspections

6 routine inspections

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

Routine Scope And Severity G – Moderate-High Concern

On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).

77 deficiencies identified during routine visits

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 64
Citations per inspection
16

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

53 of 64 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 64 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 64 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 6
757% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

6 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info New Jersey average: 0.4

57 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jun 26, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Jun 26, 2024
Corrected

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Address 1.4 miles from city center — 1.3 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Mercer Capital Health System)

Address 438 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
103
Employees
7
Contractors
34,512
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse47.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse198.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant467.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
76 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
9 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
255 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4514616,06291100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse190196,07191100%8.6
Dietitian9092,42091100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist7072,20191100%7.2
RN Director of Nursing7071,8258189%7.7
Registered Nurse4041,0487481%7.2
Dental Services Staff3031,0327380%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician2029476976%9
Respiratory Therapist1127107279%9.8
Physical Therapy Assistant1015756571%8.8
Administrator1014886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Mental Health Service Worker2024145965%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0331342932%4.1
Qualified Social Worker101741618%4.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114667%7.7
Medical Director011333%1

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
94 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (6.4%)
Medicaid
84 residents (89.4%)
Private pay or other
4 residents (4.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.3
23% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.1
51% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.8%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.9%
29% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 2.6%
84% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
51% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
38% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.3%
53% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.5%
22% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
7% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.23
41% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.51
35% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
23% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.3%
15% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

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 $28K
64% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 2
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $28K
New Jersey average $77K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 26, 2024
$11K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 26, 2024
$17K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.