Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Follow this homePlaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since March 17, 202228 (New Jersey average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
Health inspection on June 5, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on June 5, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
April 25, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from April 25, 2024, for 7 days.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0909. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
Health inspection on March 17, 2022
22 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
9 of 348 New Jersey homes (3%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2022.
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Citation F0678. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0563. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0730. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0841. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0947. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2022.
Citation F0888. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (908) 354-1300
- Last standard health inspection
- June 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day, on average
- 107.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Plaza Health Care & Rehab. Cent.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the New Jersey average (28 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FISHMAN GROUP LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- FISHMAN, BENZIONIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- FISHMAN, MORDECHAIIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- FISHMAN, ZEVIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/30/2013
- FISHMAN, BENZIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
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- FISHMAN, MORDECHAIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- KARELITZ, SHLOMOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
- SALUJA, RUBYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2004
Questions
When was Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 28 health citations since March 17, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.