Aristacare At Norwood Terrace
Plainfield, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315217) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 769-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace is a 120-bed nursing home in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, with an average of 107.3 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 11, 1985, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.33 per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace is part of the Aristacare chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.7 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent data vintage provided in this listing's record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 107.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Aristacare chain, which includes 9 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 11, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility's ratings are 5, 4, 5, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 9087691400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9087691400 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315217?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.