Occupancy rate
67%
In line with New Jersey averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
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.
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.
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
67%
Residents per day (avg)
166
Occupancy rate
67%
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
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$19.6M
Operating loss
-$5.4M
Privately-owned community
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
Occupancy
In line with New Jersey averageOccupied beds
144 / 215
Average residents
119 per day
License details
Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Status
Active
Expiration
June 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
61113
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
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Bradley Shapiro, Jacob Abramczyk, Joseph Abramczyk, Naftoli Abramczky
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
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.
10 visits/inspections
Results
27 with citations
0 without citations
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:May 10, 2024
Type:Annual Inspection
33 deficiencies
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
8
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Total health citations
28
Citations per inspection
3.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 15 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
8
8
1043% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
8 critical citations
0 serious citations
19 moderate citations
1 minor citation
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
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.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Complete Care at Mercerville
-68%
-8%
+16%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Mercerville (Mercerville)
114
62
COMPLETE CARE AT MERCERVILLE, LLC
89.2%
$14,268,779.00
$5,021,131.00
35.2%
104
3.5820
-
21
-
-68%-8%+16%
Belle Care Center
-62%
+2%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Trenton (Stuyvesant/Prospect)
106
69
PERLOW, JOSEPH
79.2%
$8,666,698.00
$3,021,969.00
34.9%
101.40
3.9519
2
64
7
-62%+2%+3%
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
-62%
+2%
+3%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Trenton (Stuyvesant/Prospect)
106
69
PERLOW, JOSEPH
79.2%
$8,666,698.00
$3,021,969.00
34.9%
101.40
3.9519
2
64
7
-62%+2%+3%
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center
-86%
-19%
-26%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Trenton (Top Road)
149
72
PANDYA, RITEN
57.1%
$10,009,354.00
$3,836,482.00
38.3%
137.90
3.1300
-
48
5
-86%-19%-26%
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
-3%
-4%
-10%
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
-
GREEN, SOLOMON
69.6%
$18,727,093.00
$11,356,965.00
60.6%
166.40
3.7149
3
28
8
-3%-4%-10%
Complete Care at Mercerville
Type of care:
AL
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Mercerville (Mercerville)
Bed Count:
114
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:
104
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
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
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
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%
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NJ 08611
Bed Count:
215
Operator:
GREEN, SOLOMON
CCN:
315324
Occupancy:
69.6%
Home Revenue:
$18,727,093.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,356,965.00
Payroll %:
60.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
166.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7149
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
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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 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
144 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
16 residents (11.1%)
Medicaid
120 residents (83.3%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (5.6%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
5.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
15% 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.
7.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.5
40% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.7%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.1%
35% 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
5.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.7%
64% 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
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.5%
40% 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
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
91% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
7% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
84% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
27% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
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
97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
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.
3.55
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.55
71% worse 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.
1.65
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.65
47% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
21% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
40% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.0%
12% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
37.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
37.9%
49% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.8%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
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%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
64.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
64.3%
20% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.4%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.4%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
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
$192K
148% higher 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
$192K
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.
Jul 29, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 29, 2025
$177K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
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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