Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

456 Rahway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 354-1300

CCN
315483
Certified beds
128
Ownership
For profit - Partnership

Nurse staffing

4.33
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.71 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 39% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected June 5, 2025

1 citation · Health
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 27, 2025

Inspected January 25, 2024

5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2024
D
F0644 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2024
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2024
D
F0700 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2024
E
F0909 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2024

Inspected March 17, 2022

22 citations · Health
D
F0558 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
D
F0697 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
D
F0742 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
D
F0770 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 19, 2022
D
F0888 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
E
F0688 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
E
F0698 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
E
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
E
F0947 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
F
F0563 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
F
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
F
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
F
F0841 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
F
F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
F
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2022
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022
L
F0678 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2022

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
January 25, 2024Payment Denial · 7 days