nursing home in Cranbury, NJ
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury
61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ 08512 · (609) 395-0641
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury at a glance
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Cranbury, New Jersey (Middlesex County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New Jersey average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 19, 2025) found 3 health citations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $57,282.
Nursing staff turnover is 62.5% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Atlas Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- May 20, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315451
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.82 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.59 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.02 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.55 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 62.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 95.5 | 72.3 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $57,282 | $34,926 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 102 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.2% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.4% | 12.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 2.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 2.3% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 9.3% | 12.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.1% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 33.3% | 15.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 97.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 93% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.4% | 80.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.7% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 19, 2026 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 26, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 12, 2026 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 30, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0226 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 30, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 22, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 22, 2025 |
| March 7, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| November 19, 2021 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| November 19, 2021 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 20, 2021 |
| November 19, 2021 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| November 19, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| November 19, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| November 19, 2021 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| November 19, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $57,282 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 | Fine | $57,282 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANBURY SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2022 |
| HERZKA, DAVID Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 15% | 09/01/2022 |
| MALT FAMILY TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28% | 09/01/2022 |
| SGS 2010 FAMILY TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28% | 09/01/2022 |
| TYH 2017 TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 28% | 09/01/2022 |
| BAK, PINCHOS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| CRANBURY SNF HOLDCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| CRANBURY SNF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| CRANBURY SNF REALTY LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2025 |
| FIORILLO, JACKIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| GERSON, YOSEF Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| GOLDBERGER, SHLOMO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| MALT FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| MPS CRANBURY REALTY HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| NASRA, MAGDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| SGS 2010 FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| SONNENSCHEIN, MOSHE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| TYH 2017 TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| BAK, PINCHOS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| HERZKA, DAVID Individual | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| BAK, PINCHOS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| GERSON, YOSEF Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| GOLDBERGER, SHLOMO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| NASRA, MAGDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| SONNENSCHEIN, MOSHE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| SONNENSCHEIN, MOSHE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury's rating?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Jersey nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Atlas Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury and how do I contact it?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury is at 61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Phone: (609) 395-0641.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.