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Nursing homes in Union County, New Jersey
There are 23 certified nursing homes in Union County, New Jersey, with 3,230 beds between them.
13% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (32%). Inspectors recorded 465 health deficiencies over three cycles, 14.4 per 100 beds against 15.5 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $451K across 32 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Union County | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 23 | 348 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 13% | 32% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 14.4 | 15.5 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $451K | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Norwood Terrace | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cranford | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Complete Care At Plainfield LLC | Plainfield | 106 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Complete Care At Woodlands | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rahway | 122 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.0 | $11K | 6 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Heights | 130 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 16.2 | $103K | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Care Connection Rahway | Rahway | 24 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 20.8 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Complete Care At Clark LLC | Clark | 140 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 10.7 | $26K | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Complete Care At Westfield, LLC | Westfield | 227 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 7.5 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center | Elizabeth | 102 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8.8 | — | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 128 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 21.9 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Aristacare At Parkside | Linden | 240 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 9.6 | — | 27 May 2025 |
| Continuing Care At Lantern Hill | New Providence | 40 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15.0 | $22K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center | Union | 177 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 19.2 | $175K | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Mountainside | 151 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 21.2 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| South Mountain Hc | Vauxhall | 195 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 11.3 | — | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | New Providence | 106 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 30.2 | $11K | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Trinitas Hospital | Elizabeth | 124 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 8.1 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center | Scotch Plains | 114 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 26.3 | $90K | 9 May 2025 |
| Cranford Park Care | Cranford | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Berkeley Heights | 300 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 9.0 | $15K | 17 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 34 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 29 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 26 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 22 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 19 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 20 |
| Non profit | 3 |
Chains present: Complete Care (4), Autumn Lake Healthcare (3), Aristacare (2), Ocean Healthcare (2), Excelsior Care Group (1), Atlas Healthcare (1), Alaris Health (1), Erickson Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Union County, New Jersey?
23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,230 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Union County have the highest CMS ratings?
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace (5 stars), Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (5 stars), Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside (5 stars)
How do Union County nursing homes compare with New Jersey?
13% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 32% statewide; citations run at 14.4 per 100 beds against 15.5 statewide.