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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a 128-bed skilled nursing home at 456 Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Owned by Nathan Fishman, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 81 out of 100, which means the area is highly pedestrian-friendly, making it simple to complete errands or visit shops on foot without a car.
The building operates at a 69 percent occupancy rate, with residents staying for an average of 219 days. This duration reflects an ongoing caseload split between long-term skilled care and short-term recovery. Around-the-clock staffing provides an average of 4 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care per resident each day, which includes 40 minutes from registered nurses and just over 2 hours from nurse aides. This care team administers sub-acute rehabilitation, memory care for Alzheimer’s and dementia, palliative care, private duty nursing, and respite care.
Interested individuals comparing regional care facilities or long-term nursing setups can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a highly walkable city campus that provides a restaurant-style dining setup, private bathrooms, and higher-than-average daily nursing hours, balanced against historical procedural fixes in emergency and infection protocols.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 59th out of 274 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 33m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 49m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 58m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 59m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 25m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Mr. Shlomo Karelitz.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Foundation, INC Minchas Zikaron, Zev Fishman
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 56 | 18 | This facility has 211% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (56 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 211% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 11.2 | 3.6 | This facility has 211% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (11.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 211% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.7 | 2 | This facility has 135% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 135% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 9 | This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 33% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
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).
43% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
8% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average
10% worse than New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
13
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
19 total: 11 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
19
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
72 total: 52 full-time employees and 20 contractors.
72
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,124 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 20 | 72 | 16,478 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 8 | 19 | 5,846 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,674 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,846 | 92 | 100% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,157 | 32 | 35% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 984 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 545 | 66 | 72% | 5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 541 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 447 | 53 | 58% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 411 | 51 | 55% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 113 | 18 | 20% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 27 | 29% | 2.9 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
100% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
100% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jan 25, 2024 · 7 days
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 25, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.4%
42% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
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%
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%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
66% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
131% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
57% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
24% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
5% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
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%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
33% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
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
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
21% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
25% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
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%
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%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
2.2%
73% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
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%
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%
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.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
88Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #247 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 272 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (43% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Elizabeth's city center to Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Elizabeth | 128
Facility
128
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#204 / 561 |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#345 / 493 | -11% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#59 / 274 | -3% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 28
Facility
28
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#217 / 276 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#261 / 276 | 2 | 91 | - |
81
Facility
81
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#83 / 640 | Nathan Fishman | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#233 / 272 | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#247 / 272 | 53.3%
Facility
53.3%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#106 / 272 | 315483 | ||||
| Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Elizabeth | 102
Facility
102
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#363 / 561 |
84.3%
Facility
84.3%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#191 / 493 | +9% | 3.71
Facility
3.71
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#129 / 274 | -28% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 9
Facility
9
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#30 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#39 / 276 | - | 82 | - |
81
Facility
81
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#83 / 640 | B &F 8-14 Trust | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#225 / 272 | $5.9M
Facility
$5.9M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#240 / 272 | 49.6%
Facility
49.6%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#155 / 272 | 315106 | ||||
| Trinitas Hospital |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Elizabeth | 124
Facility
124
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#219 / 561 |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#287 / 493 | -3% | 4.40
Facility
4.40
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#47 / 274 | +15% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#43 / 276 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#35 / 276 | - | 87 | - |
72
Facility
72
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#144 / 640 | - | - | - | - | 315442 |
The legal owner and operator of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Llc.
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NJ state health department records, Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's license number is 602030.
According to NJ state health department records, Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 69%.
Mr. SHLOMO KARELITZ is the administrator of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has 128 beds.
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