The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury
61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ 08512 · (609) 395-0641
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 2 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $57,282 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 19, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 19, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 19, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.February 12, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 20, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 20, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $57,282December 20, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.82 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.21 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 102.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.