Care Connection Rahway
Rahway, NJ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 315146) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (732) 499-6460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care Connection Rahway holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is only 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or nursing turnover percentage for Care Connection Rahway. However, the facility's CMS staffing star rating is just 1 out of 5, indicating staffing levels below CMS benchmarks.
Care Connection Rahway has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program flag indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Care Connection Rahway is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey. The facility is certified for 24 beds and reports an average daily census of 23.2 residents. It is operated under a For profit - Individual ownership structure and has been Medicare-approved since November 1973. There is no indication that ownership has changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Care Connection Rahway holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average overall rating of 3.31. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Families should note the wide gap between the strong quality-measure score and the low staffing score when reviewing this facility.
CMS does not report the specific nurse staffing hours per resident per day or nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data; the 1-star staffing rating suggests staffing levels fall well below CMS benchmarks. On penalties, Care Connection Rahway has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported.
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Care Connection Rahway is part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars, meaning this location rates above its own chain's average.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care Connection Rahway has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare-certified provider; contact the facility at 7324996460 or verify Medicaid acceptance on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident day or turnover data for this facility, but its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Care Connection Rahway has zero federal fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Care Connection Rahway is certified for 24 beds and reports an average daily census of 23.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For profit - Individual structure and is part of the Alaris Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare-approved since November 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure categories; Care Connection Rahway scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7324996460 or check Medicare Care Compare for services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7324996460 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315146?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.