F

TRENTON GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

512 UNION STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08611
Score: 22 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 22/100, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center ranks in the bottom tier of New Jersey nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 34 deficiencies at Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, including 7 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.19 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.01 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.82 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Dec 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate 🔴 7 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity F
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $499,537

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
215
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21