Elmora Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Elmora Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility at 225 West Jersey Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with space for up to 200 residents and an average daily census of about 181. This privately owned, for-profit center is part of Ocean Healthcare and is managed by Nursing Facility Administrator Yehuda Goldberg and Director of Nursing Costin Vintlescu. Various owners, including Soffer Family Associates LLC and several individuals, operate the center. The facility provides short-term rehab, long-term nursing care, post-hospital recovery, post-surgery rehab, Alzheimer's and dementia care, respite, palliative care, and specialized cardiac and wound care. Elmora Hills supports memory care, behavioral and psychiatric needs, and manages devices like G/PEG tubes and tracheotomies. The staff run programs such as SMART Rehab, heart SMART, and home care. Certified nursing assistants, therapists, skilled nurses, a chef/music instructor, activities assistants, and a full recreation team support care and activities every day. Residents get physical, occupational, and speech therapy, post-stroke care, nutritional services, and support groups for Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and bereavement. The center has a clean, well-kept interior with pleasant accommodations, hotel-like amenities, and no reported odors. There's a dedicated recreation team leading group activities, crafts, and celebrations. The facility also holds community and health advocacy programs and is part of the Health Care Association of New Jersey. Nursing staff provide 3.53 nurse hours per resident each day, but the nurse turnover rate is 38.1%. The center has been cited in inspections, with 26 documented deficiencies to date, including an infection control issue (with no actual harm but potential for harm) and an administration-related assessment issue. CMS inspects the facility regularly, and inspection reports are on record. Elmora Hills isn't accepting new patients right now. Parking is available, but the lot needs care when using it since it's not in the best condition. Staff speak English, but there's no information about other languages spoken. The facility runs various walking and health programs to keep residents active and offers social services and follow-up care. Elmora Hills posts facility details and updates on its website, where there's also a form for questions or job interest.