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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Elizabeth, NJ 07202 View Map

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

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Overview of 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.

(908) 354-1300 info@plazahealthandrehab.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.19/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

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.

65.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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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

Home revenue

$10.5M

Operating loss

-$1.8M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$10,466,901.00

Operating loss

$-1,753,076.00

Payroll costs

$4.6M

43.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.6M

Total costs $12.2M

128-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care Facility

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

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable TV

Nurse Call System

Dining Room

Private bathrooms

Convenient Location

Smoke-Free Environment

Telephones in each room

Internet Access

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.

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0 without citations

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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

NJ 07202

128

FISHMAN, NATHAN

65.7%

$10,270,529.00

$4,583,012.00

44.6%

90.30

5/5

4.1937

4/5

5/5

Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab

SNF

NJ 07202

102

B &F 8-14 TRUST

80.2%

$11,416,075.00

$4,144,997.00

36.3%

91.20

5/5

3.7096

4/5

3/5

5/5

Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services

SNF

Bayonne

IJKG OPCO, L.L.C.

Brother Bonaventure Extended Care and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center

SNF

Linden

280

LINDEN GARDEN ESTATES LLC

57.7%

$21,371,603.00

$9,170,879.00

42.9%

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 07202

Bed Count: 128

Pets Allowed: No

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: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1937

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 07202

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

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: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7096

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Bayonne

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: IJKG OPCO, L.L.C.

Brother Bonaventure Extended Care and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Linden

Bed Count: 280

Pets Allowed: No

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%

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133

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

33,017

Total Hours (Quarter)

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

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Total Health inspections 3

25% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.0

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 28

34% above New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 20.9

9.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 28 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

43% above New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

150% above New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 26

Minor Health citations 0

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

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership

Resident Census by Payment Source

88 Total Residents

Medicare 9 (10.2%)

Medicaid 70 (79.5%)

Private Pay/Other 9 (10.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.7

Near New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 5.8

53% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.5%

16% below New Jersey average.

Walking Ability Worsened 6.4%

42% below New Jersey average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 2.6%

84% below New Jersey average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.2%

50% below New Jersey average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 10.1%

66% above New Jersey average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%

131% above New Jersey average.

Depressive Symptoms 8.6%

24% below New Jersey average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.6%

5% above New Jersey average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.9%

5% above New Jersey average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

3% above New Jersey average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%

57% above New Jersey average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.7%

21% better than New Jersey average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.5%

25% worse than New Jersey average

Influenza Vaccine 91.7%

15% better than New Jersey average

Total fines amount $0

This home paid 100% less in fines than the state average.

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of Fines 0

This home received 100% fewer fines than the state average.

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials 1

This home had 1581% more payment denials than the state average.

New Jersey average: 0.1

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial 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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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	78.6%	88.5%	94.4%	96.2%	95.9%	101.3%	93.0%	92.4%	85.5%	69.9%	66.2%	67.8%	65.7%
Beds	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128
Net Income	-$43,416	$1,787	$170,358	$7,783	$535,219	$1,357,118	$1,015,135	$238,882	-$90,455	$114,547	-$777,460	-$1,158,573	-$1,753,076
Gross Revenue	$10,035,100	$10,582,383	$10,887,588	$10,341,455	$10,411,663	$11,543,097	$11,916,039	$11,812,418	$10,617,399	$9,393,614	$9,350,471	$10,113,995	$10,270,529
Operating Expenses	$9,504,840	$10,205,698	$9,682,186	$9,727,820	$9,876,950	$9,700,352	$10,178,028	$10,717,930	$10,158,208	$9,973,259	$9,716,940	$11,349,323	$11,949,019
Net Patient Revenue	$9,442,331	$10,148,800	$9,848,929	$9,735,283	$10,411,663	$11,054,458	$11,192,776	$10,956,085	$10,067,743	$9,193,634	$8,931,014	$10,036,129	$9,999,571
Total Payroll	$4,958,471	$5,769,674	$5,133,795	$5,461,804	$5,493,196	$5,380,868	$5,071,937	$5,621,563	$5,654,467	$4,994,739	$5,115,307	$5,579,518	$5,580,004
Profit Margin %	-0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	0.1%	5.1%	11.8%	8.5%	2.0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-8.3%	-11.5%	-17.1%
Medicare %	7.5%	7.3%	5.0%	4.9%	5.6%	6.2%	8.3%	7.9%	6.2%	8.8%	8.2%	7.9%	7.9%
Medicaid %	87.2%	84.8%	93.6%	92.4%	78.6%	59.5%	87.5%	89.1%	90.4%	89.3%	87.9%	86.7%	88.5%
Private %	5.3%	7.9%	1.4%	2.7%	15.7%	34.3%	4.2%	3.0%	3.4%	1.9%	3.8%	5.5%	3.6%
Revenue/Day	$257	$245	$223	$217	$232	$233	$258	$254	$252	$281	$289	$317	$326
Cost/Day	$259	$246	$220	$216	$221	$204	$234	$248	$254	$305	$314	$358	$390
Avg Length of Stay	172.4 days	148.6 days	148.4 days	191.2 days	273.1 days	308.3 days	248.2 days	220.2 days	249.6 days	204.5 days	202.2 days	216.9 days	219.1 days

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

NJ Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

General: Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

NJ Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

Income Limits (2025): ~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

NJ Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NJ Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

NJ Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

NJ Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

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Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

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Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

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Occupancy Rate

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Payroll & Labor Costs

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

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Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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