Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth, NJ

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Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center

Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth, NJ

Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Elizabeth, NJ.

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225 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 84 reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
8
3 stars
6
2 stars
5
1 stars
19

Overall Review of Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and attentiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are friendly and attentive.

Many reviews emphasize kind, compassionate caretakers and therapists who stay involved during recovery. Several families say nursing staff are responsive and helpful, and that communication or updates make a difference for caregivers. Even when reviews turn negative, they often still reference specific staff interactions—either supportive or frustrating.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Rehab progress and therapy results

Residents often report meaningful gains from the physical and occupational therapy program.

A recurring theme is improvement during short-term rehabilitation, including regaining mobility after back or hip issues. Multiple reviews single out PT (and sometimes OT) as a strong part of the care experience. Families also describe rehab teams as organized around admission, daily goals, and discharge back to home when appropriate.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Dining quality varies by experience

Meals are sometimes praised, but several reviews describe serious dining problems.

On the positive side, multiple residents and families call meals delicious and note diets being accommodated. At the same time, other reviews complain that food is inedible, served incorrectly, or even thrown away despite family concerns. A few accounts tie meal problems to larger concerns about attentiveness and follow-through.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care standards and professionalism concerns

Some reviews describe missed care, unprofessional behavior, and weak responsiveness.

A clear caveat in the reviews is inconsistency in day-to-day care—such as delayed assistance when help is needed, inadequate response during emergencies, or concerns about communication. Several negative reviews also mention staff professionalism (including tone and behavior) and say issues were not resolved after being raised. These accounts contrast with the more positive reviews that describe engaged nursing and smooth care coordination.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is mixed

Reviews are split between calling the facility spotless and describing it as dirty.

Some reviews describe the environment as very clean, well maintained, and spotless, including comfortable rooms. Others report dirty conditions, stained linens, and poor housekeeping habits. This split suggests cleanliness experience may vary by time, unit, or day-to-day practices.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (4 miles away) Newark International (4 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (20 miles away) LaGuardia (20 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (23 miles away) John F Kennedy International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • ACME Markets Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Avis Rent A Car (2.7 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (2.7 miles)
  • Terminal A (2.7 miles)
  • American Airlines Admirals Club (2.8 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (3 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (3 miles)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Dunkin (2.7 miles)
  • The Bread Stand (4.1 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Merck (2.8 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (3.5 miles)
  • Kenilworth Primary Care (3.6 miles)
  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (5.7 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (6.8 miles)

Theaters

  • 2198 Amc Jersey Garden (2.9 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Vanguard Kitchen (3.3 miles)
  • El Gordo (3.7 miles)
  • Bond Street Cafe (4.1 miles)
  • Huck Finn Diner (4.3 miles)
  • The Able Baker (5.4 miles)
  • Heartland Bagels (5.9 miles)
  • Millburn Delicatessen (6 miles)

Parks

  • Winfield Park (4 miles)
  • Milo S. Borden Park (4.8 miles)
  • Milton Lake Park (4.9 miles)
  • Memorial Park (5.2 miles)
  • Stephen R Gregg Bayonne Park (5.9 miles)
  • Clove Lakes Park Playground (6 miles)
  • Orange Park Nj (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (8.1 miles)

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