Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center
1048 Grove Street · Elizabeth, NJ · 07202 · 9083540002
102 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
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.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected June 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 18, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 18, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 18, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B April 29, 2021
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected June 17, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315106 · certified since July 23, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.