ElderGrade
D

50/100

Below average

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury

61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ 08512

CMS 4/5 stars #25 of 25 in Middlesex County (609) 395-0641
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
85%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $57,282 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $57,282 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.82 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.55 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 19, 2025 (9 months ago).

J Feb 12, 2026 F0604 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Nov 19, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 19, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Dec 20, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Dec 20, 2024 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

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

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Mar 7, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 7, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Mar 7, 2024 F0640

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ATLAS HEALTHCARE, which operates 29 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BAK, PINCHOS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BAK, PINCHOS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GERSON, YOSEF Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GOLDBERGER, SHLOMO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NASRA, MAGDY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SONNENSCHEIN, MOSHE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HERZKA, DAVID Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
SONNENSCHEIN, MOSHE Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
CRANBURY SNF HOLDCO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CRANBURY SNF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CRANBURY SNF REALTY LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MALT FAMILY TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury

What is the ElderGrade for The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury? +

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury holds an ElderGrade of D (50 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury? +

Residents receive an average of 3.82 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 11 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.