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Total health inspections
4
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Belle Care Center
Nursing Home
Belle Care Center
Nursing Home
Overview of Belle Care Center
A nursing home that seamlessly blends a proactive and sophisticated approach to recovery, Belle Care Center in Trenton, New Jersey delivers quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Maintaing a traditional appraoch to healthcare services, the premier choice in the city has strived for excellence in promoting an innovative process to senior rehabilitation and nursing.
Belle Care Center is driven by its commitment to being the standard for nursing care, ensuring an unmatched level of support found in its amenities and services. Ensuring that residents experience a rejuvenating and comfortable stay, management offers forward-thinking accommodations, such as pulmonary rehabilitation, orthopedic care, stroke rehabilitation, memory care support, and restorative nursing services.
Anonka Resenly serves as the Administrator at Belle Care Center, overseeing the community's operations with a commitment to quality care and resident well-being. She is the primary leader ensuring the facility runs smoothly and supports its residents effectively.
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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.
Occupancy rate
79.2%
Residents per day (avg)
101
Occupancy rate
79.2%
Residents per day (avg)
101
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
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
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$8.7M
Operating loss
-$4.2M
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$8,669,401.00
Operating loss
$-4,187,766.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
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.
$9.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.9M
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 69 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
98%
Occupied Beds
104 of 106
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
January 31, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
61101
Ownership & operating entity
Belle Care Center is legally operated by BELLEVUE GARDEN GROUP LLC, and administrated by Ms. ADETOUN ADEBOWALE.
Officers
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
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
24/7 Skilled Nursing Care, Cardiac, Orthopedic & Neurological Rehab, Wound Care & Pain Management, Palliative & Hospice Services, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Pulmonary & Respiratory Therapy, Memory Care & Dementia Support.
Religious Services
Yes
Operating Hours
24/7
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Restaurant-style dining with customized meal plans.
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
Routine Scope And Severity
G – Moderate-High Concern
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Latest inspection
Date:November 19, 2025
27 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
77 deficiencies identified during routine visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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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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-62%
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SNF
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PERLOW, JOSEPH
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AL
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MC
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SNF
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106
No
69
PERLOW, JOSEPH
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Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center
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-19%
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SNF
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149
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PANDYA, RITEN
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38.3%
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Hamilton Continuing Care
+27%
-16%
+2%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Hamilton Square (Hamilton Square)
180
No
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BOGDAN, JOSEF
78.8%
$7,664,829.00
$3,320,372.00
43.3%
145.30
3.2463
2
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Complete Care at Mercerville
Type of care:
AL
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Mercerville (Mercerville)
Bed Count:
114
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COMPLETE CARE AT MERCERVILLE, LLC
CCN:
315094
Occupancy:
89.2%
Home Revenue:
$14,268,779.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,021,131.00
Payroll %:
35.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
103.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5820
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
21
RN share vs State Avg:
-68%
-68%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Belle Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Trenton (Stuyvesant/Prospect)
Bed Count:
106
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PERLOW, JOSEPH
CCN:
315124
Occupancy:
79.2%
Home Revenue:
$8,666,698.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,021,969.00
Payroll %:
34.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
101.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9519
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
64
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-62%
-62%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
Community:
Trenton (Stuyvesant/Prospect)
Bed Count:
106
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PERLOW, JOSEPH
CCN:
315124
Occupancy:
79.2%
Home Revenue:
$8,666,698.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,021,969.00
Payroll %:
34.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
101.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9519
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
64
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-62%
-62%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Trenton (Top Road)
Bed Count:
149
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PANDYA, RITEN
CCN:
315455
Occupancy:
57.1%
Home Revenue:
$10,009,354.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,836,482.00
Payroll %:
38.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
137.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1300
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
48
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-86%
-86%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Hamilton Continuing Care
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Hamilton Square (Hamilton Square)
Bed Count:
180
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BOGDAN, JOSEF
CCN:
315223
Occupancy:
78.8%
Home Revenue:
$7,664,829.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,320,372.00
Payroll %:
43.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
145.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2463
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+27%
+27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%Places of interest near Belle Care Center
1.4 miles from city center — 1.28 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Mercer Capital Health System)
439 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 Nurse | 4 | 7.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 8.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 7.8 | 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 Assistant | 45 | 1 | 46 | 16,062 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,071 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Dietitian | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,420 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,201 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,825 | 81 | 89% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,048 | 74 | 81% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,032 | 73 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 947 | 69 | 76% | 9 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 710 | 72 | 79% | 9.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 575 | 65 | 71% | 8.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 414 | 59 | 65% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 134 | 29 | 32% | 4.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 74 | 16 | 18% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 6 | 7% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
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
6
6
757% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
6 critical citations
1 serious citation
57 moderate citations
0 minor citations
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
94
Total Residents
Medicare
6
(6.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
84
(89.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
4
(4.3%)
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.3
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 averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.1
51% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
22% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.9%
29% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.6%
84% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
51% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
16% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
38% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
53% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.5%
22% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
7% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.23
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.23
41% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.51
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.51
35% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
23% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.3%
15% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 averageNew Jersey average: $77K
Number of fines
2
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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 averageNew 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
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2024
$11K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2024
$17K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Belle Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.2%
↑ 0.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$4,187,766
↓ ~$3.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,276,120
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-48.3%
↓ 36.8pp vs 2022
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