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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Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
439 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618 · Mercer County
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (100 of 106 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Trenton, NJ, with 106 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.22 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $27,571 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.02 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
- •$27,571 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Trenton options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 106
- Avg. residents/day
- 100
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315124
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
- 3.02
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.22
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 2 ($27,571)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (75 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-05Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
2026-01-05Severity 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.
2026-01-05Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2026-01-05Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2026-01-05Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2026-01-05Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 | Fine | $10,814 |
| 2024-06-26 | Fine | $16,757 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
439 Bellevue 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 Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 75 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (100 of 106 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 106 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Trenton.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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