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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

456 RAHWAY AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Score: 95 / 100

Among nursing homes in New Jersey, Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 95 out of 100. It ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

With 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 28 deficiencies at Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.06 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.03 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Jun 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0909 Severity E
    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.
    Jan 24, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Jan 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity D
    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
    Jan 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 10.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 1.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
128
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1