Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center, Elizabeth
1048 Grove Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 · 0.2 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 102 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Elizabeth, NJ · CMS Data August 2026
Plaza Healthcare &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
How Does Plaza Healthcare &Amp; Rehabilitation Center Rate?
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a 128-bed for-profit nursing home in Elizabeth, NJ. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 5, 2025, cited 1 health deficiency.
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.3 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 1
- Certified beds
- 128
456 Rahway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.0 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 31% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 44% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | June 5, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 1 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 17% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.2% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 9.3% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.7% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 12% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 7.1% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 128 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 104 |
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Legal business name | PLAZA HEALTH CARE & REHAB. CENT. |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 2004 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Plaza Healthcare &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Elizabeth nursing homes page.
Elmora Hills Health &Amp; Rehabilitation Center, Elizabeth
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth
655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 · 1.6 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
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Cornell Hall Care &Amp; Rehabilitation Center, Union
234 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083 · 2.3 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 177 beds
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Aristacare at Parkside, Linden
400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036 · 2.5 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Cranford
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 200 beds
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