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HomeNew JerseyPlaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 072029083541300
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
128
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 128 certified beds with an average of 90.5 residents per day (71% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Jun 5, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.38 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.5%

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elizabeth, New Jersey with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. The facility scored above average compared to New Jersey facilities.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
90.5
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 8, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Union
Last Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0909Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0563Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0742Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0841Potential for Harm

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0888Potential for Harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialJan 25, 2024
7 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.38 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.5%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FISHMAN, BENZIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
FISHMAN, MORDECHAIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
KARELITZ, SHLOMOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
SALUJA, RUBYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2004
FISHMAN, ZEVCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 30, 2013
PLAZA NURSING & CONVALESCENT CENTER INC.5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 5, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center provides 3.38 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.5%.
How many beds does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has 128 certified beds with an average of 90.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes, there are 3 other nursing homes in Elizabeth, New Jersey with an average rating of 3.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Elizabeth nursing homes page.