The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
BELLE CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
TRENTON, NJ · Medicare-certified · 106 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
BELLE CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (TRENTON, NJ) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; its reported nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It is flagged as a Special Focus Facility candidate, has no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included administration and resident rights/dignity issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1823 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1823.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.29
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 1.87
- Weekend nursing
- 2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
23.3%12%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%13%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%3.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.1%6.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.1%7.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16%15.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.9%7.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%8.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: J
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The home failed to protect residents from being separated from others or confined to their rooms. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 603 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,757 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,814 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 38 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $27,571 in total fines.
- $16,757
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2024
- $10,814
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 29, 2021
Now operated by Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 99.1 residents on an average day (93% of 106 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 55 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.