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THE ELMS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER OF CRANBURY

61 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, CRANBURY, NJ 08512
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Jersey nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Cranbury location.

Staffing at The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury is near the national average, with 3.85 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 10 deficiencies at The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.37 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.03 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 7 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Nov 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity J
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Dec 19, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 38.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $57,282

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Partial
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2