The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of CranburyCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ 08512
- CCN
- 315451
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- Atlas Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 102
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Jersey is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $57,282 for this home in its penalties file.
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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 | Middlesex County median | New Jersey median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 25 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) | 19 Nov 2025 | 3 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 7 Mar 2024 | 5 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 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 | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2021 | 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| 19 Nov 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2022 |
| 19 Nov 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2024 | Fine | $57,282 |
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 | 3.82 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.21 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.55 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 62.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Jersey median
- 38.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 100.0%
- 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 | 2.5% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.3% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.4% | 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, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Cranbury SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Atlas Healthcare (29 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Cranbury SNF Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2022 | |
| Cranbury SNF Operations Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2022 | |
| Cranbury SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| MPS Cranbury Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2022 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Middlesex County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury Center | Monroe Township | 2 of 5 | 9 | $24,746 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T | Monroe Township | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 9 Apr 2025 | |
| Village Point | Monroe Township | 3 of 5 | 5 | $237,451 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Park Place LLC | Monmouth Junction | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Plainsboro | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 25 Apr 2025 | |
| Careone at East Brunswick | East Brunswick | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge | Old Bridge | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 6 Feb 2026 | |
| Reformed Church Home | Old Bridge | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 27 Apr 2026 | |
| Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge | Old Bridge | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Preferred Care at Old Bridge, LLC | Old Bridge | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 31 Mar 2025 | |
| Rose Mountain Care Center | New Brunswick | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 29 May 2026 | |
| Complete Care at Madison, LLC | Matawan | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 3 Mar 2026 |
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 The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury (CCN 315451). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-elms-rehab-and-healthcare-center-of-cranbury-cranbury-nj-315451/
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Questions
- When was The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 12 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Mar 2024.
- Who operates The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Atlas Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury 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.