Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Trenton, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315124) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,571
Phone: (609) 396-2646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Belle Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.18 hours per resident per day, including just 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%, which is high.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $27,571.00 against Belle Care, with 0 payment denials. CMS also lists this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is being considered for the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent poor quality.
About this facility
Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (LLC-owned) nursing home in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 11, 1971. The facility has 106 certified beds and an average daily census of 99.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Belle Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 2 out of 5, and its quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.18, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.29 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $27,571.00, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated Belle Care as an "SFF Candidate," meaning it is being considered for the Special Focus Facility program, which CMS uses to identify nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality and subjects them to increased oversight and more frequent inspections. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
No chain ownership information was provided in this data, and no ownership change in the past 12 months was reported. Figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as compiled for this listing; families should confirm current status directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Belle Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below New Jersey's state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.18 hours per resident per day, with 0.29 RN hours per resident per day; turnover is 57.0%, and the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $27,571.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged in the data, but CMS lists this facility as an "SFF Candidate," meaning it is under consideration for the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent poor quality.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 99.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 11, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6093962646 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6093962646 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315124?state=NJ).
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315124?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.