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Aristacare At Cedar Oaks
1311 Durham Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 230 beds, Aristacare At Cedar Oaks serves South Plainfield in Middlesex County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 5, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 26.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.2 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.1% | 33.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Apr 2026, 21 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×18 E ×6 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.1%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.4% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.2% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Cedar Oaks Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Aristacare (9 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | Edison | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 56.7 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Complete Care At Madison, LLC | Matawan | 167 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 13.8 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo | Edison | 328 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 6.4 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC | Old Bridge | 140 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10.7 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Reformed Church Home | Old Bridge | 108 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7.4 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Roosevelt Care Center | Edison | 180 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 11.1 | $27K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge | Old Bridge | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 8.9 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| St Joseph'S Home Al & Nc, Inc | Woodbridge | 51 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 8 Apr 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aristacare At Cedar Oaks been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Aristacare At Cedar Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aristacare At Cedar Oaks compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aristacare At Cedar Oaks?
It is part of the Aristacare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aristacare At Cedar Oaks last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.