Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Elizabeth, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315010) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 353-1220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Elmora Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 200-bed, for-profit nursing home in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, averaging 185.9 residents. First approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elmora Hills holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.469 hours per resident per day, including 0.4215 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Elmora Hills is part of the Ocean Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars — notably lower than Elmora Hills' own individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to Medicare; families should verify current details, including any updates to staffing, inspection findings, or penalties, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elmora Hills has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day and a 27.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 200 beds and averages 185.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Ocean Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Elmora Hills scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 9083531220 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 9083531220 to schedule a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315010?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.