Aristacare At Cedar Oaks
South Plainfield, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315214) · 230 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (732) 287-9555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below New Jersey's state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks reports total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in South Plainfield, Middlesex County, New Jersey, certified by CMS for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 22, 1985. The facility maintains 230 certified beds with an average of 203.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aristacare At Cedar Oaks holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility (abuse_icon = Y). Families should review the detailed inspection record on Medicare Care Compare to understand the citation(s) behind this flag.
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks is part of the Aristacare chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, most recent published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day and a 26.1% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 230 certified beds with an average daily population of 203.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aristacare chain, which has 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 22, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (732) 287-9555 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (732) 287-9555 to arrange a visit and review its record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315214?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.