Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AVANT REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER
TRENTON, NJ · 149 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 28, 2025
CMS Certification Number 315455 · first certified June 1999
Ownership
Operated by ACCELA HEALTHCARE · For profit - Individual
- Ownership changed December 29, 2021 (change of ownership)from ROYAL OPERATIONS LLC
Position within NJ
14 citations — more than 44% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
3 of the 14 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2022 | 9 |
| March 21, 2024 | 0 |
| August 28, 2025 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-08-28 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 28, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2025) |
October 12, 2022 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.