Nursing homes in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center225 W Jersey Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 200 | None |
| Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center1048 Grove Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 102 | None |
| Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center456 Rahway Avenue · For profit - Partnership | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 128 | None |
| Trinitas Hospital655 East Jersey Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 124 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in New Jersey, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Elizabeth
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.December 12, 2025 · Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 12, 2025 · Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 12, 2025 · Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 5, 2025 · Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.January 16, 2025 · Trinitas Hospital · F0577 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.January 16, 2025 · Trinitas Hospital · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 16, 2025 · Trinitas Hospital · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 16, 2025 · Trinitas Hospital · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 16, 2025 · Trinitas Hospital · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.January 16, 2025 · Trinitas Hospital · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Elizabeth
Which nursing home in Elizabeth has the highest Medicare rating?
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center has the highest overall rating in Elizabeth: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Elizabeth have been fined?
None of the 4 nursing homes in Elizabeth has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Elizabeth?
No. None of the 4 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Elizabeth is the largest?
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, with 200 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.