Cranbury, NJ

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $57,282 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ

(609) 395-0641

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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

120

Certified beds

Average residents

89

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Atlas Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-05-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.45

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.37

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.03

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.36

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.1
About the same
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.1
0.3 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
97.2%
1.4 pts better
95.5%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
2.4%
2.2 pts worse
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.4%
11.4%
4 pts better
11.4%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
4.6%
0.8 pts better
5.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.7%
19.0%
2.3 pts better
19.6%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.5%
13.5%
4 pts better
16.7%
7.2 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 7.7%
9.8%
2.1 pts better
16.3%
8.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.7%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 38.8%
15.9%
22.9 pts worse
19.8%
19 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.5%
6.0%
1.5 pts worse
5.1%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
78.7%
17.9 pts better
81.7%
14.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.2%
8.2%
1 pts better
12.0%
4.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
1.2%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.4%
80.1%
15.3 pts better
79.7%
15.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.4%
25.4%
About the same
23.9%
1.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-19 · Fire 2025-11-19

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-11-19 · Fire 2021-11-19

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-12-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K226 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

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 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

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 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2021-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-01-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-12-06

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-20

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 2025-01-22

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-20

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

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 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-04-15

B · Minimal harm 2024-03-07

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

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 2022-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-01-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$57,282 2024-12-20

Fine

Fine · fine $57,282

Fine

Ownership

Cranbury SNF Operations Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2022-09-01
Malt Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

28% 21 facilities 2022-09-01
Sgs 2010 Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

28% 21 facilities 2022-09-01
Tyh 2017 Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

28% 21 facilities 2022-09-01
Herzka, David

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

15% 7 facilities 2022-09-01
Bak, Pinchos

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2021-09-01
Bak, Pinchos

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2022-09-01
Gerson, Yosef

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-09-01
Goldberger, Shlomo

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2021-09-01
Herzka, David

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2021-09-01
Nasra, Magdy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-09-01
Sonnenschein, Moshe

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2021-09-01

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