Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Hamilton, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315223) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $83,672
Phone: (609) 588-0091 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below New Jersey's state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $83,672.00 on record for Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 26, 1986, and is licensed for 180 certified beds, with an average of 155.8 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score is built from a 1-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels reported are 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $83,672.00 for this facility. CMS reports 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Avalon is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which includes 87 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avalon has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.08 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 5 fines totaling $83,672.00, with 0 payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avalon has 180 certified beds and an average daily census of 155.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which includes 87 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 26, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Avalon scores 1 (overall), 1 (health inspection), 4 (quality measures), and 2 (staffing).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (609) 588-0091 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (609) 588-0091 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315223?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.