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45/100TRENTON GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (TRENTON, New Jersey)
512 UNION STREET, TRENTON, New Jersey 08611
Phone: 6093938622
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
215
Avg Residents/Day
155.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Mercer
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
OverallN/A
HealthN/A
StaffingN/A
QualityN/A
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | New Jersey Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.41 | 0.70 | -0.29 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.59 | 3.90 | -0.31 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | N/A | 3.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 29.9% | 39.3% | - |
Health Citation History
47 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2026-04-17 | Resident 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-06 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2026-02-06 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-06 | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-06 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Administration Deficiencies | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-14 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-10-14 | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-05-15 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-05-15 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-05-15 | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-15 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-15 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-15 | Resident 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-15 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-15 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Resident 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Resident 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
21 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-10 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-04-14 | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$608,071
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
3
Number of Fines
4
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Fine | $102,463 | - |
| 2025-12-11 | Fine | $170,802 | - |
| 2025-12-11 | Payment Denial | - | 76 days starting 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-07-29 | Fine | $334,806 | - |
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