Lawrenceville, NJ · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lawrenceville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
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Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center
1314 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 · Mercer County
4.0CMS overall rating(609) 656-9291
74
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (139 of 149 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Trenton
Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Trenton, NJ, with 149 certified beds and an average of about 139 residents per day. It operates as part of the Accela Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.23 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.31 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (68.7%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Trenton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 149
- Avg. residents/day
- 139
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Accela Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315455
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,150–$14,970/mo (median $12,680) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Trenton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.31
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.23
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 68.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-28
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (52 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-28Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1314 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center
How much does Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center cost?
Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Trenton, NJ area typically runs $11,150–$14,970 per month (median $12,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center has 52 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center have availability?
Typically 93% full (139 of 149 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center offer?
Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Trenton, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 149 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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