BELLE CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
439 BELLEVUE AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ 08618 · CCN 315124
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 106
- Avg residents/day
- 99.7
- Phone
- 6093962646
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-06-26 | 35 | 8.6 | 9.5 | +26.4 worse |
| 2 | 2022-10-20 | 28 | 8.0 | 9.8 | +20.0 worse |
| 3 | 2020-10-21 | 2 | 4.9 | 9.3 | -2.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 5 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 6 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 3 |
| Infection control | 4 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.93 | 65.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.29 | 42.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.83 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $27,571
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (65)6 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-05 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Actual harm
- JF0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0809Ensure 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.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Immediate jeopardy
- FF0838Conduct 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.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0688Provide 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.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0838Conduct 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.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-10-20 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2020-10-21 · Health · corrected 2020-11-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-10-21 · Health · corrected 2020-11-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIFER, JOEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2021-12-29 |
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2021-12-29 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2021-12-29 |
| RUBENSTEIN, DAVID | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2021-12-29 |
| ORGEL, JOSEPH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2021-12-29 |
| ORNSTEIN, MARTON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2021-12-29 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-12-29 |
| PERLOW, JOSEPH | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-12-29 |
Other facilities in TRENTON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| AVANT REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 149 |
| GREENWOOD HOUSE HOME FOR THE JEWISH AGED | ★★☆☆☆ | 137 |
| RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC | ★★☆☆☆ | 141 |
| TRENTON GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 215 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.