Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- CCN
- 315483
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 128
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 104
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 1 health citation. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in New Jersey (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Union County median | New Jersey median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 23 homes in the county, 348 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New Jersey median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Jun 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 25 Jan 2024 | 5 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 22 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | 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 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0909 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 22 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | L | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0742 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | 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 | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 17 Mar 2022 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | 7 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New Jersey median | New Jersey average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.30 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.95 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 30.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 43.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.1% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.9% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.3% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Legal business name
- Plaza Health Care & Rehab. Cent.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishman Group LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 1 Jan 2004 | |
| Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc. | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2004 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Union County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center | Elizabeth | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 19 Sep 2024 | |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 12 Dec 2025 | |
| Trinitas Hospital | Elizabeth | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center | Union | 3 of 5 | 5 | $175,196 | 16 Apr 2025 | |
| Aristacare at Parkside | Linden | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Mar 2025 | |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cranford | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Cranford Park Care | Cranford | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 | |
| Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rahway | 4 of 5 | 9 | $11,175 | 24 Mar 2026 | |
| Care Connection Rahway | Rahway | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Clark LLC | Clark | 4 of 5 | 4 | $25,753 | 15 May 2025 | |
| South Mountain HC | Vauxhall | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 25 Aug 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Westfield, LLC | Westfield | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Mar 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- New Jersey Department of Health: complaints and hotlinesThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for New Jersey, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (CCN 315483). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/plaza-healthcare-rehabilitation-center-elizabeth-nj-315483/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 5 Jun 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 25 Jan 2024.
- Who operates Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in New Jersey as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.