Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Trenton, NJ
ALM Inspection Grade D- Info ALM's inspection grade is 60 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Trenton, NJ
ALM Inspection Grade D- Info ALM's inspection grade is 60 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Trenton, NJ offering memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides nursing care on site around the clock and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs secure supervision or for a resident requiring ongoing nursing support.

Opened in 1985, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 215 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and typically more programming. Short term rehabilitation gives residents a time limited recovery program, and the Stroke Recovery program supports residents working through stroke related rehabilitation. Tracheostomy Care provides specialized support for residents living with a tracheostomy.

Meals prepared by a chef include dietary accommodations, allowing meals to be adjusted for residents with dietary requirements. The community has 24 hour staffing, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families covered or direct payment routes for eligible care. Bentzion Friedman serves as the administrator, and Water’s Edge Care And Rehab Center operates the community. In the South Trenton neighborhood, the Walk Score is 74 out of 100, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 49th out of 281 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 13% · NJ 3h 57mThis facility: 4h 28m per resident per day, 13% above the New Jersey average of 3h 57m (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #49 / 281Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 49th out of 281 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 281 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 28m

Standout metric: Certified nursing assistant is +28% above New Jersey average

3 of 6 metrics below New Jersey average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant44347832,40791100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse18274512,51491100%9
Registered Nurse65115,31191100%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff3581,95891100%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker2029306369%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician2026656470%7.2
Other Physician0225726571%5.5
Administrator1015206571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant2025146673%7.8
Other Social Services Staff1014806167%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1014726268%7.6
Dietitian1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014505864%7.8
Medical Director0111302629%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111041314%8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff0111041314%8
Qualified Social Worker202881618%5.2
78 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
45 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
11 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
Coverage 100%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 215 Rank #39 / 331Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 39th out of 331 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #96 / 349Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 96th out of 349 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
74 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #247 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 247th out of 293 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
72.1% This home usually has availability

Based on 155.1 residents and 215 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Lower than the New Jersey average: 84.2%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
105 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2027
License Number061113
CMS Certification Number315324

Ownership & Operating Entity

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is legally operated by Water's Edge Care And Rehab Center, LLC, and administered by Bentzion Friedman.

Owner NameWater's Edge Care And Rehab Center, LLC
OfficersPeople and entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this community, as listed in New Jersey's licensing records.Bradley Shapiro; Jacob Abramczyk; Joseph Abramczyk; Naftoli Abramczky

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
215 units
Total beds
215 units

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Stroke Recovery

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Tracheostomy CareCare for a tracheostomy, an opening in the neck that helps someone breathe. Care can include cleaning, suctioning, and managing the breathing tube.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Hospice & Palliative Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursVisiting Hours: 9AM - 8PM

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2022 · 4 years of data · Last health inspection Apr 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

60 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

22 points below the New Jersey average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

569 severity-weighted points (47 deficiencies) · 9× higher than the typical CMS-certified NJ facility (median: 63)

Enforcement Concern

$608,071 in fines · 4 enforcement actions

Persistence Concern

40 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified NJ facility (median: 33)

Inspection grade: 60 out of 100, letter grade D-.
Total health inspections
8 ↑ 95% · NJ 4.1This facility: 8, 95% above the New Jersey average of 4.1 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
47 Rank #272 / 283Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 272nd out of 283 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 283 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 99% · NJ 23.6This facility: 47, 99% above the New Jersey average of 23.6 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
5.88 Rank #160 / 283Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 160th out of 283 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 283 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 1% · NJ 5.84This facility: 5.88, 1% above the New Jersey average of 5.84 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 47 of 47 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 47 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
7 ↑ 900% · NJ 0.7This facility: 7, 900% above the New Jersey average of 0.7 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · NJ 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the New Jersey average of 0.4 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
39 ↑ 76% · NJ 22.2This facility: 39, 76% above the New Jersey average of 22.2 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
1 ↑ 150% · NJ 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the New Jersey average of 0.4 (among New Jersey facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Apr 17, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Rights, 8 of 47 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Apr 17, 2026 2 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Feb 06, 2026 4 citations
Nutrition critical citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Dec 11, 2025 18 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Oct 14, 2025 2 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Jul 29, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
May 15, 2025 8 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Care Planning critical citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
May 10, 2024 4 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Apr 14, 2022 8 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 47 citations
Resident Rights 8 deficiencies (17%)
Quality of Life & Care 7 deficiencies (15%)
Nutrition & Dietary 6 deficiencies (13%)
Administration 6 deficiencies (13%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 5 deficiencies (11%)
Environmental 4 deficiencies (9%)
Infection Control 3 deficiencies (6%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (6%)
Nursing & Physician Services 3 deficiencies (6%)
Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (4%)
How citations are counted

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

23 of 47 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 47 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 47 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 Oct 2026

4 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: Apr 17, 2026 · $102,463 civil money penalty

3 fines · 1 payment denial
Apr 17, 2026 · $102,463 civil money penalty Dec 11, 2025 · $170,802 civil money penalty Jul 29, 2025 · $334,806 civil money penalty Dec 11, 2025 · 76-day payment denial
Total fines
$608,071 NJ avg $85KNew Jersey average: $84,527. Average among the 141 New Jersey facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #281 / 283Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 281st out of 283 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Jersey average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 283 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
3 ↑ 76% · NJ 1.7This facility: 3, 76% above the New Jersey average of 1.7. Average among the 141 New Jersey facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1 76 days NJ avg 0.06New Jersey average: 0.06. Average among the 141 New Jersey facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the New Jersey average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 4.6 Score · lower is better ↓ 18% · NJ 5.5This facility: 4.6, 18% below the NJ average of 5.5 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.3 Score · lower is better ↓ 48% · NJ 10.3This facility: 5.3, 48% below the NJ average of 10.3 (among NJ facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 7 better, 3 worse, 3 near NJ average

8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 2 worse, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 272 New Jersey nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−2.3% operating margin

+33.6 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 7 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$0.4M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Payroll in line with New Jersey homes

51.0% payroll share of revenue

NJ average 52.9%Rank #114 / 272Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 114th out of 272 nursing homes we track in New Jersey for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Jersey average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll fell $4.6M while revenue rose $1.1M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
144 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 6 · 4%
Medicaid 118 · 82%
Private pay & other 20 · 14%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 month Medicaid 4 - 5 months Private pay & other 3 - 4 months

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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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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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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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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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HOS
PC
RC
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Mercerville
114
Facility 114
NJ AVG 143
Rank #228 / 331
A-
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
NJ AVG 84.2%
Rank #28 / 293
+13%
3.54
Facility 3.54
NJ AVG 3.96
Rank #175 / 281
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -61%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $85.7k
Rank #1 / 283
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 23.6
Rank #103 / 283
4.8
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NJ AVG 5.8
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-109-
62
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$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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NJ AVG $9.2M
Rank #197 / 272
44.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 44.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG 52.9%
Rank #189 / 272
315094
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NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ewing Township (Fernwood)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 143
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B+
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
NJ AVG 84.2%
Rank #136 / 293
+6%
3.50
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NJ AVG 3.96
Rank #175 / 281
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -12%-11%
$0
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19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 23.6
Rank #103 / 283
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NJ AVG 5.8
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64
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NJ AVG $9.2M
Rank #206 / 272
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG 52.9%
Rank #157 / 272
315487
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Trenton
149
Facility 149
NJ AVG 143
Rank #132 / 331
C
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
NJ AVG 84.2%
Rank #60 / 293
+11%
4.08
Facility 4.08
NJ AVG 3.96
Rank #74 / 281
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -81%+3%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $85.7k
Rank #1 / 283
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 23.6
Rank #279 / 283
17.3
Facility 17.3
NJ AVG 5.8
Rank #282 / 283
5139-
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 52
Rank #102 / 349
Brunswick Garden Group LLC
$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG $18.9M
Rank #219 / 272
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG $9.2M
Rank #224 / 272
44.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 44.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG 52.9%
Rank #185 / 272
315455
Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Mercerville
218
Facility 218
NJ AVG 143
Rank #37 / 331
C+
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
NJ AVG 84.2%
Rank #102 / 293
+8%
3.50
Facility 3.50
NJ AVG 3.96
Rank #175 / 281
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -71%-12%
$54.3k
Facility $54.3k
NJ AVG $85.7k
Rank #230 / 283
28
Facility 28
NJ AVG 23.6
Rank #200 / 283
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 5.8
Rank #61 / 283
1199A+
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 52
Rank #160 / 349
Hamilton Grove Healthcare And Rehabilitation, LLC
$25.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $25.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG $18.9M
Rank #41 / 272
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG $9.2M
Rank #60 / 272
44.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 44.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG 52.9%
Rank #189 / 272
315423
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center -
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Trenton (South Trenton)
215
Facility 215
NJ AVG 143
Rank #39 / 331
D-
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
NJ AVG 84.2%
Rank #247 / 293
-14%
4.46
Facility 4.46
NJ AVG 3.96
Rank #49 / 281
----27%+13%
$608.1k
Facility $608.1k
NJ AVG $85.7k
Rank #281 / 283
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 23.6
Rank #272 / 283
5.9
Facility 5.9
NJ AVG 5.8
Rank #160 / 283
7155-
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 52
Rank #96 / 349
Water's Edge Care And Rehab Center, LLC
$18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG $18.9M
Rank #121 / 272
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG $9.2M
Rank #106 / 272
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NJ AVG 52.9%
Rank #114 / 272
315324

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Jersey

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Long-term care coverage

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Eligibility

General
Adults age 65+ or younger people who are blind or disabled and meet Medicaid financial and clinical eligibility for long-term services and supports.
NJ specifics
MLTSS delivers long-term services through NJ FamilyCare managed care.

What it provides

  • Coordinated Medicaid long-term care at home or in eligible facilities; covered supports include care management; respite; home-delivered meals and personal emergency response systems.
Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NJ specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Income limit
2026 · No more than 365% of the federal poverty level; official program page lists $4,855/month individual and $6,582/month married couple.
Asset limit
Countable resources at or below $40,000 individual or $60,000 couple.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+, nursing-home level of care, and desire to remain at home; JACC does not serve people enrolled in Medicaid such as NJ FamilyCare or MLTSS.

What it provides

  • Care management and an individualized plan of home/community services.
Caregiver respite for community living

Statewide Respite Care Program

Statewide Respite Care Program

Income limit
2026 gross monthly maximum: $2,982 single or $5,964 married combined.
Asset limit
Liquid-asset maximum: $40,000 single or $60,000 married combined.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey adults 18+ living in the community with certified functional impairment and daily unpaid care or supervision. Financial rules apply; participation cannot overlap with MLTSS, JACC, Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services or Congregate Housing Services.

What it provides

  • Short-term or intermittent respite for an unpaid caregiver; the care recipient’s income determines a 0%–25% share of service costs.
Prescription costs

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Income limit
2026 · Annual income less than $54,943 single or $62,390 married.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.

What it provides

  • Covered prescription copay generally $5 for generic and $7 for brand-name drugs; subject to coordination with Medicare Part D.
Prescription costs

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Income limit
2026 · Annual income between $54,943 and $64,943 single, or between $62,390 and $72,390 married.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.

What it provides

  • Covered prescriptions generally cost the member $15 plus half the remaining drug cost; with program-specific catastrophic protection.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NJ specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Utility assistance

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Income limit
2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible New Jersey households with qualifying natural-gas or electric costs; assistance depends on household income and energy burden.
NJ specifics
USF accepts applications year-round and shares an application with LIHEAP.

What it provides

  • Monthly credits on qualifying natural-gas and electric bills.
Energy assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Income limit
2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households responsible for home-heating costs, including qualifying heating costs included in rent.
NJ specifics
The 2026–2027 LIHEAP application period runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, subject to funding; the combined application also screens for USF.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home-heating costs; qualifying households may also receive medically necessary cooling assistance.
Utility-cost assistance

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Income limit
PAAD-based eligibility in 2026: income below $54,943 single or $62,390 married; age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security Disability.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey residents who meet PAAD criteria or a specified qualifying assistance category; applies to eligible utility customers and tenants whose gas/electric costs are included in rent.

What it provides

  • A $225 annual electric/gas bill credit or eligible tenant payment. SSI recipients receive the utility supplement through their SSI payment instead of a second Lifeline award.
Hearing-aid expense assistance

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

Income limit
2026 income no greater than $54,943 single or $62,390 married; PAAD/Lifeline verification rules apply.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey residents with hearing loss who meet PAAD/Lifeline age-or-disability and financial criteria. Beneficiaries must be enrolled in PAAD or Lifeline; if not already enrolled, complete NJSave before applying for HAAAD. Other hearing-aid coverage is considered.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement up to $500 for one hearing aid or $1,000 for two per calendar year; partial insurance coverage may qualify within program rules.
Know before you visit

Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is in the South Trenton neighborhood of Trenton.
02 Who is the owner of Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is legally operated by Water's Edge Care And Rehab Center, LLC, and administered by Bentzion Friedman.
03 Is Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in a walkable area?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
04 What is the license number of Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
According to NJ state health department records, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center's license number is 061113.
05 When does Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center's license expires on June 30, 2027.
06 What is the occupancy rate at Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center's occupancy is 72.1%.
07 Are pets allowed at Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
No, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.