Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 439 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
- CCN
- 315124
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 106
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 99
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $27,571 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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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 | 1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 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) | 5 Jan 2026 | 13 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Jun 2024 | 34 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 28 | 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 | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | 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 | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 34 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | J | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | J | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | J | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | J | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0809 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | 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 | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 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 | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | 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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | Fine | $16,757 | |
| 26 Jun 2024 | Fine | $10,814 |
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 | 3.18 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.78 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 57.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 54.5%
- 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 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.0% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.0% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.2% | 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, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Bellevue Garden Group, LLC
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus Facility | Trenton | Not rated | 26 | $325,922 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center | Trenton | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC | Trenton | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 21 Apr 2026 | |
| Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged | Trenton | 2 of 5 | 8 | $323,570 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Preferred Care at Mercer | Ewing | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 15 Jan 2026 | |
| Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC | Hamilton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $54,275 | 16 Mar 2026 | |
| Lawrence Rehab & HCC/the Meadows at Lawrence | Lawrenceville | 2 of 5 | 9 | $17,345 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital | Lawrenceville | 2 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Lawrenceville | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Mercerville LLC | Hamilton Township | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 2 May 2025 | |
| Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton | Hamilton | 2 of 5 | 12 | $11,175 | 14 Feb 2025 | |
| Preferred Care at Hamilton | Hamilton Square | 5 of 5 | 2 | $48,825 | 12 May 2026 |
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 Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 315124). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/belle-care-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-trenton-nj-315124/
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- Licence
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Questions
- When was Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 5 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 13 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. 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.