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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Trenton, New JerseyMedicare inspection record
About Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center brings together compassionate clinical expertise and personalized care planning. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Trenton, New Jersey support patients through recovery with evidence-based treatment and dedicated staff committed to regaining independence and quality of life.
Community at a glance
Capacity
215 residents
Location
Trenton, NJ
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
512 UNION STREET, Trenton, New Jersey 08611
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare lists Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as a Special Focus Facility: a home with a history of serious quality problems that inspectors visit more often until it improves.
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 11, 2025, state inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 16 minutes with each resident a day, below the New Jersey average of 3 hours 51 minutes.
Medicare fined Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3 times in the last three years, $603,214 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 16 minutesBelow the New Jersey average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 23 minutesBelow the New Jersey average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 36%Below the New Jersey average |
Inspections
39 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
April 17, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2026
February 6, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2026Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2026Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2026Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2026
December 11, 2025 · Standard inspection · 18 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 9, 2026Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 2, 2026Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Feb 16, 2026Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 2, 2026Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 2, 2026Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Feb 2, 2026Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 9, 2026Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 9, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 2, 2026Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 2, 2026Conduct 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Feb 2, 2026Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 2, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 2, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 2, 2026Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 2, 2026Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 2, 2026
October 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 17, 2025Conduct 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 17, 2025
July 29, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 16, 2025
May 15, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 8 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 9, 2025
May 10, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 14, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 14, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 14, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 6, 2024
Fines and payment denials
3 fines totaling $603,214 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- April 17, 2026Fine: $102,463
- December 11, 2025Fine: $170,802
- December 11, 2025Payment denial, 76 days
- July 29, 2025Fine: $329,949
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Waters Edge Care and Rehab Center LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 215
- Average residents per day
- 162
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- June 15, 1993
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 315324
Location
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512 UNION STREETTrenton, NJ 08611
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Questions about Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
How did Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 11, 2025 and cited 26 health deficiencies, 15 of them from complaint investigations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 16 minutes with each resident per day, including 23 minutes from registered nurses. 36% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3 times in the last three years, totaling $603,214.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.