The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury
61 Maplewood Avenue · Cranbury, NJ · 08512 · 6093950641
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Atlas Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $71,302 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$71,302 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $71,302 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B March 7, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Fine | $14,020 |
| December 20, 2024 | Fine | $57,282 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315451 · certified since May 20, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.