The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury
Cranbury, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315451) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $57,282
Phone: (609) 395-0641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury reports total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,282.00 for The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury, with no payment denials on file. This facility does not currently carry a CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation in the available data.
About this facility
The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury is a for-profit, limited liability company-owned nursing home in Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1998, with 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and a quality measures rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $57,282.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
The facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program in this data.
The Elms is part of the Atlas Healthcare chain, which operates 29 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should note the gap between its low health inspection score and its high quality measures score, and should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Elms has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing turnover rate of 62.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $57,282.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 102.2 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 Atlas Healthcare chain, which operates 29 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 20, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab versus long-term care; contact the facility at 6093950641 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6093950641 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare beforehand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315451?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.