The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
ARISTACARE AT CEDAR OAKS
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ · Medicare-certified · 230 beds
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Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
ARISTACARE AT CEDAR OAKS (South Plainfield, NJ) has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It reports 3.21 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has no fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2061 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2061.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.56
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 1.95
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.7%13.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2%3.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.3%4.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.2%9.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.2%10.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%0.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.6%28.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7%5.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
58.3%55.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.9%75.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of ARISTACARE · 9 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 203.1 residents on an average day (88% of 230 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.