Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an SNF operated by owner Joseph Perlow in Trenton, New Jersey. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families several routes to cover care. Located on Bellevue Avenue in a moderately walkable neighborhood that scores 69 for pedestrian accessibility, it sits well-positioned for regular family visits.
The facility runs a 106-bed community with an occupancy rate around 89 percent, signaling steady demand. Occupants stay 216 days on average, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term placement.
Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 57 minutes per resident, paired with on-site staff: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides to support rehabilitation and ongoing care needs. The home provides a stable setting with consistent occupancy and resident tenure, denoting continuity of care and community relationships among residents and staff.
State inspections have flagged repeating themes involving medication administration accuracy, documentation completeness, and the maintenance of proper care monitoring and cleanliness standards.
Families assessing Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center should inquire directly about how operational areas are managed daily and what quality oversight is implemented.
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, and administered by Ms. Adetoun Adebowale.
Mr . Cheskel Berkowitz, David Rubinstein, Joel Leifer, Mr . Joel Zupnick, Joseph Orgel, Martin Ornstein
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 83 | 18 | This facility has 361% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (83 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 361% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 9.2 | 2 | This facility has 360% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (9.2 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 360% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 9 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New Jersey average (9 vs. NJ avg 9).— At avg |
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Routine inspections
| 6 | 4 | This facility has had 50% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (6 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
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Complaint investigations
| 3 | 3 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
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).
New Jersey average: 0.7
New Jersey average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,400 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 16,941 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,613 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Dietitian | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,491 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,253 | 81 | 88% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,011 | 87 | 95% | 8.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 847 | 74 | 80% | 11.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 652 | 68 | 74% | 8.7 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 603 | 60 | 65% | 10 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 487 | 45 | 49% | 9.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 154 | 40 | 43% | 3.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 12 | 13% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 11 | 12% | 3.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 3% | 5.7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
51% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Trenton's city center to Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Complete Care at Mercerville | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Mercerville | 114
Facility
114
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#302 / 560 |
96.5%
Facility
96.5%
NJ AVG
76.6
Rank
#22 / 463 | +26% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#144 / 281 | -50% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 286 | 21
Facility
21
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#156 / 285 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#101 / 285 | - | 110 | - |
62
Facility
62
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#211 / 628 | Complete Care At Mercerville LLC | $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.9M
Rank
#186 / 256 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#201 / 256 | 43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#187 / 256 | 315094 | ||||
| Preferred Care at Mercer | NH HOS RC SNF | Ewing Township (Fernwood) | 100
Facility
100
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#367 / 560 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
NJ AVG
76.6
Rank
#224 / 463 | +6% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#160 / 281 | -35% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 286 | 14
Facility
14
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#68 / 285 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#69 / 285 | - | 81 | - |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#197 / 628 | Preferred Care At Mercer LLC | $12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.9M
Rank
#194 / 256 | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#152 / 256 | 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#64 / 256 | 315487 | ||||
| Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center | NH HOS PC SNF | Trenton | 149
Facility
149
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#153 / 560 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
NJ AVG
76.6
Rank
#118 / 463 | +16% | 4.12
Facility
4.12
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#71 / 281 | -71% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 286 | 48
Facility
48
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#280 / 285 | 16.0
Facility
16.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#284 / 285 | 5 | 132 | - |
72
Facility
72
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#142 / 628 | Riten Pandya | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.9M
Rank
#232 / 256 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#225 / 256 | 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#117 / 256 | 315455 | ||||
| Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | NH MC PC RC SNF | Mercerville | 218
Facility
218
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#41 / 560 |
89.4%
Facility
89.4%
NJ AVG
76.6
Rank
#108 / 463 | +17% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#160 / 281 | -65% | -10% | $54.3k
Facility
$54.3k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#230 / 286 | 16
Facility
16
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#98 / 285 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#51 / 285 | 1 | 195 | A |
55
Facility
55
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#241 / 628 | Aharon Lampert | $23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.9M
Rank
#45 / 256 | $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#66 / 256 | 42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#192 / 256 | 315423 | ||||
| Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Trenton | 106
Facility
106
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#348 / 560 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
NJ AVG
76.6
Rank
#117 / 463 | +16% | 3.68
Facility
3.68
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#125 / 281 | -72% | -5% | $27.6k
Facility
$27.6k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#210 / 286 | 64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#285 / 285 | 16.0
Facility
16.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#284 / 285 | 7 | 94 | - |
69
Facility
69
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#162 / 628 | Joseph Perlow | $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$17.9M
Rank
#245 / 256 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$8.7M
Rank
#235 / 256 | 44.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
44.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
51.1%
Rank
#175 / 256 | 315124 |
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, and administered by Ms. Adetoun Adebowale.
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NJ state health department records, Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's license number is 61101.
According to NJ state health department records, Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's license expires on January 31, 2027.
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 89%.
No, Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a no-pet policy.
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.
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