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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive, and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202128 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 293 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Plaza Healthcare is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, because recent feedback has noted isolated issues with room furniture and equipment maintenance, we recommend touring the specific room your loved one will occupy to ensure it meets your standards for comfort and safety.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

293 reviews on Google
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center receives overwhelming praise for its nursing staff, particularly for their warmth, professionalism, and dedication to patient comfort. Families frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and the effectiveness of the rehabilitation team in helping residents regain independence. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, a recent concern regarding room maintenance and furniture availability suggests potential inconsistencies in the physical environment.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and professional nursing staff
  • Effective and encouraging rehabilitation therapy team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Engaging and consistent activity programming

Concerns

  • Lack of seating/chairs in patient rooms
  • Maintenance issues such as rust on equipment
  • Parking congestion and disorganized lot

Rating Trends

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2345.02025(200)4.42026(31)

Distribution · 231 analyzed

5
223
4
4
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4
193 reviews posted between Nov 25, 2025Dec 5, 2025 · 191 were 5-star
137 reviews posted between Nov 30, 2025Dec 5, 2025 · 135 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team remains consistent and attentive to residents' individual needs throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for rehabilitation; could you walk us through how the therapy team coordinates with nursing staff to support a resident's recovery goals?
  • 3With the facility being quite popular, what is the best strategy for family members to navigate parking during peak visiting hours?
  • 4We noticed some of the equipment in the facility shows signs of wear; what is your current process for identifying and addressing maintenance needs to ensure everything is in top condition?
  • 5To help us plan for comfort, could you show us how you typically arrange furniture in the rooms to maximize seating space for visiting family members?
  • 6Since the activity program is so well-regarded, could you share a sample calendar and explain how you help new residents integrate into these social groups?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff cared for me with love, and passion. They treated me with respect. I felt like that I was part of a big family.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★

My father is receiving gentle care by the nursing staff and CNAs. She's always clean and presentable and seems content. Meals are generally quite palatable.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The nursing team is skilled, responsive, and thorough in their care. They maintain a calm, organized environment and ensure that residents’ needs are met promptly and with dignity.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 293 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
73%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.32hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Union
17.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.9%
Better than Avg
Here
4.9%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Union
12.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Better than Avg
Here
11.3%
US
19.5%
NJ
18.9%
Union
18.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Better than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Union
12.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
NJ
97.2%
Union
92.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Union
92.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.7%
Better than Avg
Here
96.7%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Union
80.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.7%
Better than Avg
Here
91.7%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Union
81.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.3%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Union
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (8.5)
1 complaint-triggered

Plaza Healthcare shows a pattern of significant deficiencies across three surveys, with families filing at least one complaint about reporting of suspected abuse or neglect. The facility has struggled most with care planning and assessments, infection control, and staff training issues. While all deficiencies have correction dates, problems persist across multiple years, including recurring infection control violations and recent emergency preparedness failures, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.

Jun 5, 2025Routine
2
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 25, 2024Routine
4
0909Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Jan 25, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Mar 17, 2022Routine
22
0678Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0563Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0835Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0841Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

0867Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0698Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0947Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0888Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Jan 25, 2024

7-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Fishman Group LLC

Owner · Organization

Fishman, Benzion

Owner (parent company)

Fishman, Mordechai

Owner (parent company)

Fishman, Zev

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Plaza Nursing & Convalescent Center INC.5% or Greater Mortgage InterestFishman, ZevOfficer / DirectorFishman, BenzionManagerFishman, MordechaiManagerKarelitz, ShlomoManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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