Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
456 Rahway Avenue · Elizabeth, NJ · 07202 · 9083541300
128 certified beds For profit - Partnership
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
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.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 17, 2022
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 17, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2022
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 April 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2022
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 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 2022
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 15, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 2022
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 17, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 30, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2022 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315483 · certified since July 8, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.