Nursing home

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Fishman, Benzion · For profit - Partnership.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, with 28 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
128
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Union Co. avg 3.78New Jersey avg 3.35This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Union Co. avg: 3.78. New Jersey avg: 3.35.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

28
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
222022
52024
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 7 days total · Jan 25, 2024
  1. Jan 25, 20247 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)16.43%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)10.13%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.47%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Fishman Group LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Fishman, BenzionINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Fishman, MordechaiINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Fishman, ZevINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc.5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Fishman, ZevCORPORATE OFFICER
Fishman, BenzionOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fishman, MordechaiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Karelitz, ShlomoOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Saluja, RubyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Fishman, BenzionADP OF THE SNF
Fishman, MordechaiADP OF THE SNF
Fishman, NathanADP OF THE SNF
Fishman, ZevADP OF THE SNF
Karelitz, ShlomoADP OF THE SNF
Saluja, RubyADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Union County.

456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth
Union County · NJ · 07202
128 certified beds40.6571, -74.2280

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
CCN 315001
Plainsboro, NJ213Not shown$26,680
Careone at Somerset Valley
CCN 315002
Bound Brook, NJ433Not shown$0
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 315005
New Providence, NJ434Not shown$10,527
Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315008
Stratford, NJ543Not shown$0
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
CCN 315009
Berkeley Heights, NJ425Not shown$28,085
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315010
Elizabeth, NJ543Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's CMS rating?

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center located?

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is located at 456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202 in Union County, and CMS lists 128 certified beds.

Does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.78 across 23 facilities in Union County, and 3.35 across New Jersey. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
315483
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Certified beds
128
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 28 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jun 5, 20250880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
Jan 25, 20240644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 5, 2024
Jan 25, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 5, 2024
Jan 25, 20240700DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 5, 2024
Jan 25, 20240909EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 5, 2024
Jan 25, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 5, 2024
Mar 17, 20220558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220563FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220610DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220678LStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220688EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220689GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220697DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220698EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220730FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220742DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220770DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220835FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2022
Mar 17, 20220841FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220867FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 17, 20220880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 19, 2022
Showing the 25 most recent of 28 citations.

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