Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged
53 Walter Street, Trenton, NJ 08628 · Mercer County · 137 certified beds · avg 107 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1985
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, facility-wide · Aug 21, 2024 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (L): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation existed throughout the facility. The single most serious citation CMS can issue.
Corrected: Oct 10, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, facility-wide · Aug 21, 2024 · F-0610 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Why it matters: When allegations aren't investigated, harm to residents can continue unchecked.
Severity (L): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation existed throughout the facility. The single most serious citation CMS can issue.
Corrected: Oct 1, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (23)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). |
| Mar 26, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | ▲ L · Immediate jeopardy, facility-wide | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Aug 21, 2024 | ▲ L · Immediate jeopardy, facility-wide | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Aug 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Mar 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Dec 12, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. |
| Dec 12, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Dec 12, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Dec 12, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (7 → 8).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | L ▲ |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $323,570.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | Fine | $323,570 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.08 | 3.88 | 3.95 | top 9% in New Jersey; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 31% in New Jersey; top 35% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.51 | 3.53 | 3.50 | top 11% in New Jersey; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.48 | top 43% in New Jersey; top 41% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.5 | 39.7 | 45.8 | bottom 45% in New Jersey; top 40% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 22.2 | 37.7 | 42.9 | top 20% in New Jersey; top 17% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.82, RN 0.68, weekend 4.28. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Church related
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrack, Donald | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1999 |
| Goldstein, Richard | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/12/1987 |
| Goldstein, Richard | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2019 |
| Goodman, Dan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Horowitz, Herbert | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| Hunter, Deborah | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/26/2004 |
| Kaplan, Leon | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Muniz, Roberto | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2015 |
| Norman, Robert | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1997 |
| Perlman, Jeffrey | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1987 |
| Saint-Louis, Milcha | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/1989 |
| Sussman, Jeff | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Zeltt, Douglas | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care at Mercer | 0.1 mi | Ewing, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2.5 mi | Trenton, NJ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center | 3.2 mi | Trenton, NJ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows at Lawrence | 3.8 mi | Lawrenceville, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital | 4.0 mi | Lawrenceville, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 4.3 mi | Trenton, NJ | —/5 | SFF | |
| Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | 4.6 mi | Lawrenceville, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 4.7 mi | Yardley, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC | 5.0 mi | Trenton, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC | 5.5 mi | Hamilton, NJ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Complete Care at Mercerville LLC | 6.4 mi | Hamilton Township, NJ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Pickering Manor Home | 7.1 mi | Newtown, PA | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315215.