Occupancy rate
69%
In line with New Jersey averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Plaza Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides excellence in long-term care and sub-acute rehabilitative care in a relaxing, home-like environment. The facility offers a wide range of services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a comfortable living experience with a caring staff and various social activities.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
128
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
68.8%
Residents per day (avg)
90
Occupancy rate
68.8%
Residents per day (avg)
90
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 months
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
27 days
Medicaid
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.5M
Operating loss
-$1.8M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10,466,901.00
Operating loss
$-1,753,076.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.2M
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with New Jersey averageOccupied beds
88 / 128
Average residents
119 per day
License details
Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Expiration
December 31, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
602030
CMS Certification Number:
315483
Ownership & operating entity
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Mr. SHLOMO KARELITZ.
Owner name:
PLAZA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Foundation, INC Minchas Zikaron, Zev Fishman
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Sub Acute Rehab, Long Term Care, Recreation, Accommodations, Hospice Care, Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Private Duty Nursing, Transportation Services, Elderly Nutrition, Transitional Care
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dining at Plaza serves great meals in a restaurant-like setting designed for social interaction.
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
12 visits/inspections
Results
39 with citations
0 without citations
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:November 20, 2025
34 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Total health citations
28
Citations per inspection
9.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
26 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 25, 2024
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Jan 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 25, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Elizabeth
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
+34%
+8%
-15%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07202
128
-
FISHMAN, NATHAN
65.7%
$10,270,529.00
$4,583,012.00
44.6%
90.30
4.1937
28
2
+34%+8%-15%
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab
-23%
-4%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NJ 07202
102
-
B &F 8-14 TRUST
80.2%
$11,416,075.00
$4,144,997.00
36.3%
91.20
3.7096
9
-
-23%-4%+4%
Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Bayonne (Constable Hook)
-
88
IJKG OPCO, L.L.C.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brother Bonaventure Extended Care and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
87
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
-5%
-25%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Linden
280
71
LINDEN GARDEN ESTATES LLC
57.7%
$21,371,603.00
$9,170,879.00
42.9%
-
-
23
1
-5%
-
-25%
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NJ 07202
Bed Count:
128
Operator:
FISHMAN, NATHAN
CCN:
315483
Occupancy:
65.7%
Home Revenue:
$10,270,529.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,583,012.00
Payroll %:
44.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
90.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1937
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+34%
+34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NJ 07202
Bed Count:
102
Operator:
B &F 8-14 TRUST
CCN:
315106
Occupancy:
80.2%
Home Revenue:
$11,416,075.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,144,997.00
Payroll %:
36.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
91.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7096
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Linden
Bed Count:
280
Operator:
LINDEN GARDEN ESTATES LLC
CCN:
315200
Occupancy:
57.7%
Home Revenue:
$21,371,603.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,170,879.00
Payroll %:
42.9%
Citations:
23
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-25%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
133
Total Staff
86
Employees
47
Contractors
33,017
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 7.5 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 7.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
102 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,257 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 5
Certified Nursing Assistant: 17
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Licensed Practical Nurse: 11
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 17 | 63 | 17,003 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 11 | 22 | 5,587 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 5 | 17 | 4,171 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,663 | 91 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,497 | 80 | 88% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 565 | 70 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 546 | 65 | 71% | 4.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 420 | 61 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 288 | 36 | 40% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 257 | 33 | 36% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 109 | 29 | 32% | 3.8 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
88 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
9 residents (10.2%)
Medicaid
70 residents (79.5%)
Private pay or other
9 residents (10.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
5.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
5.8
53% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.5%
16% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.4%
42% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.6%
84% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
50% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
66% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
131% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
57% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
24% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
5% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
33% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.95
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.95
15% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
21% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
25% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
15% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.2%
40% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
2.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
2.2%
73% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
119% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
66.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
66.7%
24% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.1%
5% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$0
100% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
Number of fines
0
100% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
1581% more payment denials than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$0
New Jersey average
$77K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 25, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 25, 2024
7 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
65.7%
↓ 2.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,753,076
↓ ~$595K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,580,004
↑ $486 vs 2022
Profit Margin
-17.1%
↓ 5.6pp vs 2022
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