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Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

439 BELLEVUE AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ, 08618

(609) 396-2646

106 licensed beds

CMS rates Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 95 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with $27,571 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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439 Bellevue Avenue

Trenton, NJ 08618

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Bed capacity

106

State license

061101

CMS facility ID

315124

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Street address

439 BELLEVUE AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Trenton, NJ 08618

Phone

(609) 396-2646

Website

bellecarecenter.com

State license #

061101

About this facility — Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Trenton, New Jersey. It is licensed for 106 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 18 senior care facilities in Trenton and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 95 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $27,571 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner

Bellevue Garden Group Llc

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Administrator

Registered owners & officers

Berkowitz, Cheskel

Direct owner — 23% stake — since 2021

Leifer, Joel

Direct owner — 23% stake — since 2021

Zupnick, Joel

Direct owner — 23% stake — since 2021

Orgel, Joseph

Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2021

Ornstein, Marton

Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2021

Rubenstein, David

Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2021

Perlow, Joseph

Managing employee — since 2021

Stern, Samuel

Officer — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1971-03-11

License expires

2027-01-31

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$27,571 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-05

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$283 per day (≈ $8,600/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

90% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 6% private/other

Occupancy

79% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

33% below the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

106

Licensed as

LONG TERM CARE FACILITY SNF/NF

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0727

F · No harm found

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0835

F · No harm found

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-01

F-0924

E · No harm found

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2026-03-07

2025-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-06-16

F-0755

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-06-16

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (80 citations)

2024-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered38 citations

F-0550

J · Immediate jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0557

J · Immediate jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0561

J · Immediate jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0573

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0582

E · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0603

J · Immediate jeopardy

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0604

J · Immediate jeopardy

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0607

E · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0641

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0697

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0755

E · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0756

F · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0835

J · Immediate jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0865

F · No harm found

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0881

F · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0882

E · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-08-30

F-0921

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-08-30

2022-10-20Health inspection22 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0604

E · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0636

E · No harm found

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0638

F · No harm found

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0640

F · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0688

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0698

E · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0756

E · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0838

E · No harm found

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0865

E · No harm found

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0868

D · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0881

D · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-12-05

F-0888

D · No harm found

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2022-12-05

2026-01-05Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0004

E · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-03-01

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-03-01

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2026-02-12

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-03-01

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-03-09

2024-06-26Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0004

D · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-08-30

E-0006

D · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E-0007

D · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E-0009

D · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2024-08-30

K-0281

F · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-08-25

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-08-25

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-08-25

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-08-25

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-08-25

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-25

2022-10-20Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-11-10

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2022-11-10

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-11-10

K-0531

E · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2022-11-10

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-11-10

Federal penalties

2024-06-26Fine$10,814

2024-06-26Fine$16,757

Total fines$27,571

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315124.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New Jersey.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 99% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38

Federal fines, 3 years

$27,571

More than 76% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.2

Higher than 12% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

52%

Higher than 84% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 15 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	7.2%	8.3%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	2.7%	4.7%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.4%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	0.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.1%	12.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.3%	2.3%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.2%	93.0%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	4.1%	7.3%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	15.3%	18.8%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	96.8%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	8.6%	5.3%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	6.8%	15.2%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	16.2%	12.9%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.27	1.96	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.67	1.05	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.5%	79.0%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	79.5%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.4%	24.1%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	6.1%	8.1%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0759 3 inspections. Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F-0761 3 inspections. 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.
F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
E-0004 2 inspections. Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
F-0584 2 inspections. 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.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New Jersey

Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Capital Health Regional Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton, about 5.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Lower Bucks Hospital, about 9.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center, Trenton, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, Trenton, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged, Trenton, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Preferred Care At Mercer, Ewing, about 2.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Hamilton, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.015 ratings on Google

★★★★★Carlos Gomez · 2026-05-04 · via Google
“I have been at Belle Care Nursing for just over a month and my stay has been amazing. From PT/OT team, CNAs, and the Business office manger, have been extremely helpful and excellent to work with. I feel confident and ready to return home”

★★Julieann Baranowski · 2026-04-15 · via Google
“I walked into the facility for the first time today. I don't know how the staff is but the place is a dump. It is filthy and is in dire need of a deep cleaning. There was even a drink or someone's food running down a wall that was not new. The entire place needs to be painted and new flooring. I was shocked with how the front desk area looked. Not a good first impression. Clean the place up!”

★Alisha Golden · 2026-04-22 · via Google
“I have yet to find out what happened to all of the BRAND NEW CLOTHES I bought my relative. My relative was given dingy old used clothes to wear. They are not able to identify the clothes given to them, because they are vision impaired. I am still disappointed about my relative not getting the help they need to find the clothes. I should have been told not to bring clothes for my relative, if the f…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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