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Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

53 Walter Street, Trenton, NJ 08628137 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 46 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (90%)
  • High RN turnover (100%)

Bottom 25% in NJ · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Very high staff turnover · $323,570 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Greenwood House is highly regarded for its physical therapy and compassionate end-of-life care, making it a strong candidate for those specific needs. However, families should be vigilant regarding patient safety and communication; ensure you have a clear point of contact and ask specifically about their protocols for notifying families of falls or medical changes.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

46 reviews on Google
Greenwood House is a non-profit facility that receives high praise for its dedicated nursing staff, physical therapy team, and compassionate end-of-life care. However, some families have reported serious concerns regarding patient safety, including falls, communication lapses during medical incidents, and staffing shortages that impact the quality of care.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0Meds4.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Highly attentive and compassionate nursing staff
  • Strong, professional physical therapy department
  • Excellent hospice and end-of-life support
  • Clean, well-maintained facility environment

Concerns

  • Patient safety incidents and falls (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication regarding medical status and hospital transfers (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and overworked employees (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 49 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

83%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; what specific cleaning protocols do you have in place to keep the environment so tidy?
  • 2We want to make sure we stay in the loop regarding any health changes; what is your process for communicating medical updates or hospital transfers to family members?
  • 3With the physical therapy department being such a strength here, how often do residents typically participate in therapy sessions?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure everything is handled accurately and on time?
  • 5What steps are taken by the staff to ensure resident safety and prevent falls during the night or during busy shifts?
  • 6Could you tell us about the different social activities or community events available to help residents stay engaged with each other?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff at Greenwood House are the best I have ever seen! They bathed my mom every morning, they were attentive and helpful.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★

At first I thought they were great, but an aide left my family member in the bathroom alone and he fell. The next day, I told them he seemed confused.They said no he didn't. The following day, they took him for a cat scan to the hospital and didn't tell me.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★☆☆

My grandma was in this facility for a year and she ended her life comfortably and had the nurses by her side. They took amazing care of her and I can’t thank Greenwood house enough for everything they have done for her.

Hospice family member · 2023★★★★
Source: 46 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.66hrs
88%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.64hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
66%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Mercer
90.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.6%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Mercer
13.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.9%
Better than Avg
Here
3.9%
US
12.1%
NJ
11.7%
Mercer
12.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Mercer
15.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.2%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Mercer
22.9%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.7%
Better than Avg
Here
15.7%
US
19.5%
NJ
18.9%
Mercer
20.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Mercer
70.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.8%
Better than Avg
Here
92.8%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Mercer
75.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.4%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Mercer
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (8.5)
4 complaint-triggered
$323,570 in fines

Families have filed reports leading to complaint investigations, including serious concerns about abuse protection and incident reporting that the facility has addressed. The most recurring issues involve medication management, food safety and nutrition services, and infection control practices. All deficiencies show correction dates, suggesting the facility works to resolve identified problems, though the August 2024 survey revealed multiple safety and care concerns across various areas.

Aug 21, 2024Complaint
3
0600Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0610Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Aug 21, 2024Routine
12
0281Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0911Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0809Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Mar 7, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Dec 12, 2022Routine
4
0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Oct 1, 2020Routine
3
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 21, 2024

$323,570

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Goldstein, RichardW-2 Managing EmployeeHunter, DeborahW-2 Managing EmployeeMuniz, RobertoW-2 Managing EmployeeSaint-Louis, MilchaW-2 Managing EmployeeBarrack, DonaldOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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