Rahway, NJ

Adroit Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $4,893 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1777 Lawrence Street, Rahway, NJ

(732) 499-7927

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

122

Certified beds

Average residents

115

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Excelsior Care Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1983-11-29

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.53

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.98

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.77

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.09

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
2.1
0.9 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.1
0.6 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.5%
93.0%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.9%
97.2%
2.3 pts worse
95.5%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
2.4%
1.3 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 20.8%
11.4%
9.4 pts worse
11.4%
9.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.5%
4.6%
5.9 pts worse
5.4%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.6%
19.0%
5.4 pts better
19.6%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.1%
13.5%
1.4 pts better
16.7%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.4%
9.8%
3.4 pts better
16.3%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.2%
9.7%
0.5 pts better
14.9%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.7%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
0.8%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.6%
15.9%
0.7 pts worse
19.8%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 10.8%
6.0%
4.8 pts worse
5.1%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.0%
78.7%
3.3 pts better
81.7%
0.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.7%
8.2%
2.5 pts better
12.0%
6.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
1.2%
1.5 pts worse
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.6%
80.1%
10.5 pts better
79.7%
10.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.5%
25.4%
7.9 pts better
23.9%
6.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-13 · Fire 2024-11-13

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-06 · Fire 2023-09-06

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-09 · Fire 2021-07-09

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-09-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2021-09-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2021-09-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-09-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-09-02

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-02

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-02

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2025-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2021-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2021-08-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$1,748 2023-05-08

Fine

Fine · fine $1,748

Fine

$3,145 2023-04-17

Fine

Fine · fine $3,145

Fine

Ownership

Alexander, Sherita

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-14
Leifer, Joel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2021-12-20
Stern, Samuel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 74 facilities 2021-12-20
Zupnick, Joel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-20

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