Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1777 Lawrence Street · Rahway, NJ · 07065 · 7324997927
122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelsior Care Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,192 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 2, 2025 | Fine | $17,192 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315198 · certified since November 29, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.