Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged
53 Walter Street, Trenton, NJ 08628 · (609) 883-5391
Non profit - Church related · 137 certified beds
Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $323,570 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 26, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 26, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.March 26, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 26, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.March 26, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 26, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 21, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 21, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $323,570August 21, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.82 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.45 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.69 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 137 |
| Average residents per day | 107.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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