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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth, NJ

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Elizabeth, NJ.

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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth, NJ

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  • Interior

    Welcoming reception area of the Plaza Healthcare and Rehab Center.

  • Decor

    A clean and minimalist hospital room featuring a single bed, nightstand, wardrobe, and a small table.

  • Building

    A beautifully landscaped restaurant entrance with a waterfall feature.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area featuring elegant tables and chairs, complemented by floral arrangements and wall art.

  • Landscaping

    A serene waterfall landscape featuring a welcoming plaza sign.

  • Lobby

    A modern reception area featuring a sleek desk and comfortable seating.

  • Office

    A receptionist busy at work in an office setting.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room featuring two neatly made patient beds with red bedspreads.

456 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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4.5 from 117 reviews
5 stars
92
4 stars
10
3 stars
5
2 stars
2
1 stars
8

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Overall Review of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

common 38 reviews mention this

Caring staff makes a difference

Many residents and families describe staff who are kind, compassionate, and responsive.

A large number of reviews emphasize that staff are welcoming and treat residents with kindness and respect. Families also mention feeling informed and supported during difficult transitions, with nurses and aides that take time to assist and check in. Several reviewers describe staff members by name and highlight professionalism, attentiveness, and dignity in day-to-day care.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Rehab progress is a major theme

Reviews frequently connect therapy and rehab support to meaningful recovery progress.

Multiple reviews describe rehabilitation therapy as a key reason residents improved, whether that’s getting back to walking, standing, or being discharged home. Reviewers also mention physical therapy staff and rehab departments playing an active role in recovery, not just general assistance. Even when reviews are mixed, the positive experiences often still cite therapy involvement and steady support.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness gets mixed feedback

Reviews include both praise for cleanliness and complaints about being unclean.

Some reviewers call the facility clean, including mentions of clean rooms and housekeeping details. Others are critical, describing dirty floors, odors, or cleanliness lapses, including a few very negative accounts. Overall, cleanliness shows up as an area where experiences vary between reviewers.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and recreation stand out

Several reviews mention scheduled activities and a recreation-focused approach.

Some residents and families describe engaging activities, including community-sponsored or scheduled daily activities. A few reviews specifically mention the recreation team or activity director and connect that to a warmer day-to-day experience. Reviews that highlight therapy progress sometimes also reference structured engagement beyond treatment sessions.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food satisfaction varies by review

Dining gets both praise and complaints in resident and family feedback.

A couple of reviews say the food is good, while others mention it wasn’t the best or was disappointing. At least one reviewer separates food from overall care, suggesting the broader experience can still be positive even when the meal quality doesn’t fully meet expectations. Diet-related items are referenced in the community’s care and dining information, but reviewers focus more on overall taste and satisfaction.

  • A beautifully landscaped restaurant entrance with a waterfall feature.
  • A well-lit dining area featuring elegant tables and chairs, complemented by floral arrangements and wall art.
common 6 reviews mention this

Staff help with communication

Families sometimes highlight coordination and support from administrators and social work.

Beyond hands-on nursing care, several reviews mention administrators and social workers as sources of support. Families describe being guided through the process, feeling kept informed about progress, and getting help during transitions. Some reviewers also mention coordination around admissions or check-in, while a smaller number express frustration about communication details like phone access.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 128 resident community capacity 128 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 (24 miles away) John F Kennedy International (24 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 (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (3.1 miles)
  • ACME Markets Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Merck (2.8 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (3.2 miles)
  • Kenilworth Primary Care (3.5 miles)
  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (5.6 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (7 miles)

Transportation

  • Avis Rent A Car (3.1 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (3.1 miles)
  • Terminal A (3.2 miles)
  • American Airlines Admirals Club (3.2 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (3.4 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (3.5 miles)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • 2198 Amc Jersey Garden (3.1 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Dunkin (3.2 miles)
  • The Bread Stand (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (8.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bond Street Cafe (3.6 miles)
  • Vanguard Kitchen (3.8 miles)
  • El Gordo (3.9 miles)
  • Huck Finn Diner (4.4 miles)
  • Heartland Bagels (5.6 miles)
  • The Able Baker (5.7 miles)
  • Millburn Delicatessen (6.2 miles)

Parks

  • Winfield Park (3.6 miles)
  • Milton Lake Park (4.4 miles)
  • Milo S. Borden Park (5.2 miles)
  • Memorial Park (5.6 miles)
  • Clove Lakes Park Playground (6 miles)
  • Stephen R Gregg Bayonne Park (6.2 miles)
  • Mindowaskin Park (6.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (5.8 miles)

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