Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, New Jersey
456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.84 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.65 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.06 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 128 certified beds · ~91 avg residents/day (71% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a 128-bed, for-profit partnership facility located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including 5-star ratings for staffing and quality measures and a 4-star rating for health inspections. It provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services within a medium-sized clinical setting.
Location
456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202, Elizabeth, NJ
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
- Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center score on health inspections?
- Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
- Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have?
- Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has 128 certified beds.
- Does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center located?
- Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is located at 456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
- How can I contact Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
- You can reach Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center by phone at +1 908-354-1300.
Nearby facilities
- Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab 0.1 mi
1048 Grove Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
- Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center 0.5 mi
225 W Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
- Trinitas Hospital 1.6 mi
655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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