Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
512 Union Street, Trenton, NJ 08611 · (609) 393-8622
For profit - Limited Liability company · 215 certified beds
Special Focus Facility Medicare doesn't rate this home: “This facility is not rated due to a history of serious quality issues and is included in the special focus facility program.” Special Focus Facilities get a full inspection at least every six months.
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Special Focus Facility, so Medicare doesn't rate it. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 18 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $603,214 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. | Not available |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | Not available |
| 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. | Not available |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 18 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.December 11, 2025 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.December 11, 2025 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.December 11, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.December 11, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.December 11, 2025 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.December 11, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.December 11, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.December 11, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 11, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.December 11, 2025 · F0940 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.December 11, 2025 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 11, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.December 11, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 11, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 11, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.December 11, 2025 · F0949 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 24 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 17, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 17, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.February 6, 2026 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 6, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.February 6, 2026 · F0914 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.February 6, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 11, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 11, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.December 11, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.December 11, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.December 11, 2025 · F0949 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 14, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- 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.October 14, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 15, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 15, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 15, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.May 15, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 15, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 15, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 15, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.May 15, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $102,463April 17, 2026
- Fine of $170,802December 11, 2025
- Fine of $329,949July 29, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 76 daysStarting January 23, 2026
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 | 3.27 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 215 |
| Average residents per day | 161.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Complete Care at Mercerville LLC Trenton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Preferred Care at Hamilton Trenton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center Trenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Preferred Care at Mercer Trenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton Trenton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.