Nursing homeActive
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 072029083541300128 certified beds · 104 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
28
● 0● 26● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
1 action
Last survey
2025-06-05
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-25 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-03-17 | Standard | 0202 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-27Record 315483-20250605-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 315483-20240125-F609
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 315483-20240125-F644
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 315483-20240125-F656
F700Try 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 315483-20240125-F700
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 315483-20240125-F909
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity LHarm
Care planning
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F678
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F689
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F558
F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F563
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F658
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F688
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F697
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F698
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F730
F742Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F742
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F761
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F770
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-15Record 315483-20220317-F835
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F841
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 315483-20220317-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F881
F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F888
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-04-30Record 315483-20220317-F947
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-25 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 7 days, from 2024-04-25 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.50
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.30
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.95
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover31%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 9.3% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.3% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.3% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Fishman Group LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Benzion Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Benzion Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Mordechai Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Mordechai Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Nathan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Zev Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Zev Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Zev Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Karelitz, Shlomo Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saluja, Ruby Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Union.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab Center Elizabeth | 0.2 mi | 2024-09-19 | 030 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center Elizabeth | 0.5 mi | 2025-12-12 | 0210 |
| Trinitas Hospital Elizabeth | 1.6 mi | 2025-01-16 | 070 |
| Aristacare At Parkside Linden | 2.5 mi | 2025-05-27 | 0101 |
| Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center Union | 2.3 mi | 2025-04-16 | 4231 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |