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The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury

Nursing HomeCranbury, NJCMS 315451
27 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
120

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
87.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
27

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-02-12

*CMS

Citations

27 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0604Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0521Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0161Generalpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0222Generalpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0226Generalpotential for harm

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0835Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

  • 0640Generalno actual harm

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

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0521Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0753Generalpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cranbury, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315451.
What is the CMS rating for The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury have?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 87.6 residents per day.
How many citations does The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury have?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury has 27 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury last inspected?
The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury was last inspected on February 12, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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