THE ELMS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER OF CRANBURY – CRANBURY, NJ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury

61 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, Cranbury, NJ 8512
(609) 395-0641
120 beds
All Cranbury facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
82.15
Score /100
#2739
National Rank

#2739
of 14703 facilities
National
81.4% position
#102
of 348 in NJ
State Rank
#12
of 24 in Middlesex
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Cranbury
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 8512
ZIP Rank






About The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of CranburyThe Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury is located at 61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ, reachable at (609) 395-0641. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 88 residents per day. It is part of the Atlas Healthcare network (28 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1998-05-20. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury

Address

61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ 8512

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 120 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Network: ATLAS HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
82.15
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2739 of 14703 nationally – #102 of 348 in New Jersey

Who Is This Facility Best For?

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury offers a mid-range care option in Cranbury, NJ. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightThe Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury currently provides 3 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 57 min/day (2022) to 27 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 46.1% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 51 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 2 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 22 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours9 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 22 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours14 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $57,282. 14 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $57282.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 39.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,739
of 14,703
National
Top 19%
#102
of 348
NJ State
Top 29% in NJ
#12
of 24
️ Middlesex County
#12 of 24
#1
of 1
️ Cranbury
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 8512
Best in ZIP

Nationally, The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury ranks 2739th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 102nd out of 348 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,909 nationally and RN hours rank #9,820 nationally (#242 in NJ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 4.29 #2,903 / 14,703 #70 / 348 Top 25%
2023 3.62 #6,794 / 14,703 #145 / 348 Above average
2024 3.57 #7,523 / 14,703 #158 / 348 Below average
2025 2.78 #13,687 / 14,703 #321 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026 3.85 #5,909 / 14,703 #118 / 348 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NJ State Rank Note
2022 0.96 #2,404 / 14,703 #88 / 348 Top 25%
2023 0.51 #8,036 / 14,703 #228 / 348 Below average
2024 0.27 #12,840 / 14,703 #319 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.25 #13,337 / 14,703 #324 / 348 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026 0.45 #9,820 / 14,703 #242 / 348 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1998-05-20. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (609) 395-0641 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.2/100, placing it #2739 of 14703 facilities nationally and #102 of 348 in New Jersey. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury receives a reported average of 3 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 22 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 2 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 22 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 46.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $57,282. 14 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $57,282, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 39.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury ranks 2739th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NJ, it ranks 102nd out of 348 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,909 nationally and RN hours rank #9,820 nationally (#242 in NJ). Our composite quality score of 82.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Cranbury, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_jersey/cranbury/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

61 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, Cranbury, NJ 8512
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LLC
Legal Name

CRANBURY SNF OPERATIONS LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 120
Average Residents / Day 88 (74% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Middlesex County, NJ
City Cranbury, NJ
ZIP Code 8512
Approved Since May 20, 1998
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers Partial
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 315451
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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