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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Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
512 Union Street, Trenton, NJ 08611 · Mercer County
Compassionate skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services.
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UnratedHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 70% full — openings are usually available.
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 Trenton skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Trenton, NJ, with 215 certified beds and an average of about 150 residents per day.
This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.
Staff provide about 3.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 27 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $416,260 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
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.38 hrs/resident/day)
- •27 deficiencies at last survey
- •$416,260 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
- 215
- Avg. residents/day
- 150
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315324
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall ratingNot yet rated
Health inspectionsNot yet rated
StaffingNot yet rated
Quality measuresNot yet rated
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
- 3.38
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.45
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31%
- 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)
- 27
- Federal fines
- 2 ($416,260)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (49 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-17Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-04-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2026-02-06Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-02-06Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
2026-02-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
2026-02-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2025-12-11Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-12-11Severity F — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Fine | $157,360 |
| 2025-12-11 | Fine | $258,900 |
| 2025-12-11 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
512 Union Street, 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 Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
How much does Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center cost?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing 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.
How is the staffing at Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 49 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 70% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offer?
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Trenton, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 215 beds.
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