Avant Rehabilitation and Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1314 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638
- CCN
- 315455
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 149
- Chain
- Accela Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 143
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in New Jersey (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Mercer County median | New Jersey median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 16 homes in the county, 348 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New Jersey median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 28 Aug 2025 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Mar 2024 | 6 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 37 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0727 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 37 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0838 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0843 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | L | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | L | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Oct 2022 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New Jersey median | New Jersey average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.30 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.23 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.05 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 51.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 36.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.1% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.4% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Chain
- Accela Healthcare (4 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Mercer County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Trenton | 1 of 5 | 13 | $27,571 | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC | Hamilton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $54,275 | 16 Mar 2026 | |
| Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus Facility | Trenton | Not rated | 26 | $325,922 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Lawrenceville | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Lawrence Rehab & HCC/the Meadows at Lawrence | Lawrenceville | 2 of 5 | 9 | $17,345 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC | Trenton | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 21 Apr 2026 | |
| Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital | Lawrenceville | 2 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Complete Care at Mercerville LLC | Hamilton Township | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 2 May 2025 | |
| Preferred Care at Mercer | Ewing | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 15 Jan 2026 | |
| Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged | Trenton | 2 of 5 | 8 | $323,570 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton | Hamilton | 2 of 5 | 12 | $11,175 | 14 Feb 2025 | |
| Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Hamilton | 1 of 5 | 11 | $83,672 | 2 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- New Jersey Department of Health: complaints and hotlinesThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for New Jersey, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center (CCN 315455). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/avant-rehabilitation-and-care-center-trenton-nj-315455/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 28 Aug 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 9 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists the home in the chain Accela Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in New Jersey as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.