All citations for The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2025).

  3. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2022).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2022).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2022).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2022).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.