Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-05 · Fire 2025-06-05
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Elizabeth, NJ
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
(908) 354-1300
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
128
Certified beds
Average residents
91
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.67
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.65
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.38
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.32
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.48
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.84
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.23
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.09
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,430
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.77
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9856
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
1.29
Performance 20.83% · Measure score 1.29 · Achievement 1.29 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.25% · Performance 8.47% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.89
Performance 31.43% · Measure score 7.89 · Achievement 7.89 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.73
Baseline 5.08 hours · Performance 3.85 hours · Measure score 2.73 · Achievement 2.73 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.8% |
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 52 · Observed rate 11.54% · Lower 95% interval 7.67% |
| Discharge to community | 48.1% |
50.57%
2.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 36.67% · Lower 95% interval 33.81% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.42 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.31% |
95.27%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 59 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.69% |
0.77%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge self-care score | 66.67% |
53.69%
13 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 42 |
| Discharge mobility score | 50% |
50.94%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 42 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 6.78% |
2.29%
4.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 59 · Adjusted rate 4.82% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.47% |
7.12%
1.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 16.22% · Lower 95% interval 4.47% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.6% |
8.2%
4.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 111 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 93.97% |
42%
52 pts better
|
Numerator 109 · Denominator 116 |
| Discharge function score | 73.81% |
56.45%
17.4 pts better
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 42 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 86.21% |
25.2%
61 pts better
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 29 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
2.1
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
93.0%
5.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.6% · Q2 98.8% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 98.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.2%
2.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
2.4%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.4% |
11.4%
2 pts better
|
11.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
4.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.6% |
19.0%
7.4 pts better
|
19.6%
8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.4% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 11.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.3% |
13.5%
3.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 17.5% · 4Q avg 17.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.0% |
9.8%
4.8 pts better
|
16.3%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 8.4% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.4% |
9.7%
3.3 pts better
|
14.9%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.1% |
0.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% |
0.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 1.8% |
15.9%
14.1 pts better
|
19.8%
18 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.9% |
6.0%
4.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.2% |
78.7%
18.5 pts better
|
81.7%
15.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.1% · Q3 94.6% · Q4 97.4% · 4Q avg 97.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 2.2% |
8.2%
6 pts better
|
12.0%
9.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2% · Observed 2.6% · Expected 13.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.2% |
1.2%
3 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.7% |
80.1%
11.6 pts better
|
79.7%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.2% |
25.4%
10.2 pts better
|
23.9%
8.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.2% · Observed 20.5% · Expected 32.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-03-17 · Fire 2022-03-17
22 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-06-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F909 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-02-05
L · Immediate jeopardy
2022-03-17
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2022-05-15
G · Actual harm
2022-03-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2022-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2022-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2022-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2022-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
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 2022-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2022-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
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 2022-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2022-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2022-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-05-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-04-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$0
2024-01-25
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-04-25 · 7 days
7 day denial
Ownership
Fishman, Benzion
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fishman, Mordechai
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fishman, Zev
Corporate Officer · Individual
Karelitz, Shlomo
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc.
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Saluja, Ruby
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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