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Trinitas Hospital
655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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 124 beds, Trinitas Hospital serves Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1998.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Union Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.1 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 33.0% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 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: 16 Jan 2025, 1 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×2 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2021 |
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 43.8%, RNs 21.4%; — 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 | 3.7% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.0% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.7% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwj Barnabas Health Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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 Union County
| 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 |
All 23 facilities in Union County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Trinitas Hospital been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Trinitas Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Trinitas Hospital compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Trinitas Hospital?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Rwj Barnabas Health Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Trinitas Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Jan 2025.
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.