Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, New Jersey · CCN 315010
14 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 64
- Surveys
- 14
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 200
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- OCEAN HEALTHCARE
- County
- Union
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 168 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in New Jersey.
Last survey on record
Dec 12, 2025
332 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.47 | 3.47 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.42 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 27.9% | 41.8% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2175.0% | E414.3% | F27.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C13.6% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6582×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F6952×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5781×
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Aug 23, 2024
Based on the interview and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that facility wide assessment included the resources required to establish policies and procedures for the management of staffing contingency plan and linen and/or supplies in order to meet the requirements and needs of all residents in the facility. This failure had the potential to affect all 186 residents who currently live in the facility. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: During the entrance conference on 8/14/24 at 9:50 AM, Surveyor #1 (S#1) requested from the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) a copy of the Facility Assessment (FA). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 8, 2022
Based on observation, interview and policy review it was determined that the facility failed to a.) store potentially hazardous foods in a manner to prevent food borne illness, b.) failed to sanitize and air-dry dishware, steam table pans and silverware in a manner to prevent microbial growth and c.) failed to maintain the kitchen environment and equipment in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination from foreign substances and potential for the development of a food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 3/28/22 at 9:48 AM, in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD), the surveyor observed the following: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 23, 2024
Based on observation, interview, review of medical records, and other pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) follow appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) practices for four (4) of nine (9) staff (two Recreation Staff, one Certified Nursing Aide, and one Hospice Aide) and b.) follow appropriate infection control practices to prevent the potential spread of infection for two (2) of two (2) rooms observed during laundry area tour in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and facility's policy. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF944Aug 23, 2024
Based on interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure facility staff had mandatory training that outlined and informed staff of the elements and goals of the facility's QAPI (quality assurance and performance improvement) program for five (5) of five (5) Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) reviewed for mandatory education. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 8/22/24 the surveyor reviewed the annual in-service education hours for five randomly selected CNA files, which were provided by the facility. The Employee In-service Record showed the following: CNA#1 had a hire date of 7/30/18. According to the Topic on the Inservice Record and Certificates of Completion, CNA #1 did not have QAPI training. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF946Aug 23, 2024
Based on interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure facility staff had mandatory training that outlined and informed staff of the elements and goals of the facility's Compliance and Ethics training for five (5) of five (5) Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) reviewed for mandatory education. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 8/22/24, the surveyor reviewed the annual in-service education hours for five randomly selected CNA files, which were provided by the facility. The Employee In-service Record showed the following: CNA#1 had a hire date of 7/30/18. According to the the Inservice Record and Certificates of Completion, CNA #1 did not have Compliance and Ethics training. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 64 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 12, 2025Standard3 findings
- Aug 23, 2024Standard18 findings
- Apr 8, 2022Standard7 findings
- Sep 18, 2021Infection control2 findings
- Jan 6, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Dec 9, 2019Standard1 finding
- Dec 24, 2018Standard1 finding
- Sep 8, 2017Standard1 finding
Show the 6 earlier surveys
- Aug 15, 2016Standard3 findings
- Jun 17, 2015Standard4 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 30, 2014Standard3 findings
- May 20, 2013—4 findings
- May 2, 2012—8 findings
- May 19, 2011—8 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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