Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC

425 Woodbury-Turnersville Road · Blackwood, NJ · 08012 · 8563746600

300 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ocean Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.30 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 39
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 61
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.343.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.300.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.88≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $14,020

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 16, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

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

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G April 19, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023

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

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023

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

    Corrected June 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023

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

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023

    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 May 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F April 19, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F April 19, 2023

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

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F April 19, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 23, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E April 22, 2021

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 20, 2021 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B April 22, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 16, 2025Fine$14,020

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315159 · certified since November 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.