Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Elizabeth, NJ
CMS certification number315483
Contact & location
456 Rahway AvenueElizabeth, NJ 07202
Union County
- Phone
- (908) 354-1300
- ZIP code
- 07202 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day
- 104.1 (81% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Plaza Health Care & Rehab. Cent.
- Medicare certified since
- July 8, 2004
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.30 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.50 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.01 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.95 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 43.8 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-25 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2022-03-17 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. F0563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. F0841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
| 2022-03-17 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-15 |
| 2022-03-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-19 |
| 2022-03-17 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-25 | Payment Denial | 7 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center INC. (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Benzion (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Mordechai (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Zev (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Karelitz, Shlomo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saluja, Ruby (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Zev (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman Group LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Benzion (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Mordechai (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Zev (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Benzion (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishman, Mordechai (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Karelitz, Shlomo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saluja, Ruby (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 128 certified beds and cares for about 104 residents per day.
Has Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
(908) 354-1300. The facility is located at 456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.