Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Trenton, New Jersey · CCN 315124
18 surveys since 2011, 12 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 131
- Surveys
- 18
- Harm or worse
- 12
- Immediate jeopardy
- 10
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 106
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Mercer
- Medicare-certified since
- 1971
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 85 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in New Jersey.
Last survey on record
Jan 5, 2026
308 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.18 | 3.53 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.29 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 57.0% | 41.6% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $27,571 across 2 penalties
- Special focus
- SFF Candidate
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J68.0% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G11.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3242.7% | E2634.7% | F1013.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7593×
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F7613×
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5842×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF550Jun 26, 2024
Complaint NJ #: 159451; 159783 Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of the resident's quality of life. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for Resident Rights (Resident #60). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 6/17/24 at 10:27 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #60 in their room watching television. Resident #60 stated that they did not like to spend time in their room because their roommate (Resident #71) urinated on the floor, causing the room to become smelly and unpleasant. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF557Jun 26, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Justice Involved Residents (JIRs) were treated in a dignified and respectful manner by physically restraining, secluding the resident from participating in group activities, community dining, communicating with visitors, leaving the room at will, and retaining and using of personal possessions. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 JIR (Resident #1). Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was secluded by Corrections Officers (CO) from the Correctional Facility (CF). Resident #1 was observed being secluded to their room, guarded by two COs, and they were not permitted to participate in group activities and community dining. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF557Jun 26, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Justice Involved Residents (JIRs) were treated in a dignified and respectful manner by physically restraining, secluding the resident from participating in group activities, community dining, communicating with visitors, leaving the room at will, and retaining and using of personal possessions. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 JIR (Resident #1). Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was secluded by Corrections Officers (CO) from the Correctional Facility (CF). Resident #1 was observed being secluded to their room, guarded by two COs, and they were not permitted to participate in group activities and community dining. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF561Jun 26, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice including to; participate in group activities, community dining, serving meals in a dignified manner, freely communicate with visitors, leave room at will, be free from physical restraints, and wear clothing of choice for Justice Involved Residents (JIR). This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 JIRs (Resident #1). Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was secluded by Corrections Officers (CO) from the Correctional Facility (CF). […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF561Jun 26, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice including to; participate in group activities, community dining, serving meals in a dignified manner, freely communicate with visitors, leave room at will, be free from physical restraints, and wear clothing of choice for Justice Involved Residents (JIR). This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 JIRs (Resident #1). Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and was secluded by Corrections Officers (CO) from the Correctional Facility (CF). […]
Read 27 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 27 of 131 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jan 5, 2026Standard and complaint13 findings
- Apr 24, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Jun 26, 2024Standard and complaint43 findings · 11 harm
- Oct 20, 2022Standard22 findings
- Apr 6, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Oct 21, 2020Standard2 findings
- May 9, 2019Standard5 findings
- May 11, 2018Standard7 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
- Mar 4, 2016Standard2 findings
- Jan 7, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Jun 30, 2015Complaint2 findings
- May 22, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Mar 2, 2015Standard3 findings
- Sep 9, 2014Complaint4 findings
- Feb 10, 2014—13 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 21, 2013—6 findings
- Feb 2, 2012—3 findings
- Jan 6, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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