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Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center
1048 Grove Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 · Union County
75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elizabeth
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Elizabeth, NJ, with 102 certified beds and an average of about 82 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.62 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.62 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Elizabeth for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg. residents/day
- 82
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315106
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Newark prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.62
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.41
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-09-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-09-19Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-09-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2024-09-19Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2023-05-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
2023-05-15Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2021-04-29Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2021-04-29Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2021-04-29Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Library
Location
1048 Grove Street, Elizabeth, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center
How much does Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center cost?
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Elizabeth, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center?
Staff provide about 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center?
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center have availability?
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center offer?
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center in Elizabeth, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 102 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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