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Care Connection Rahway
865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065 · Union County · (732) 499-6460
24 certified beds, about 23 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare since 1973
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315146 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 19, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since June 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
CMS links it to Alaris Health, an affiliated group of 8 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
December 19, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility provided documents, it was determined that the facility failed to 1). label food packages when opened and 2). protect food by covering or closing opened packages to minimize the risk for contamination or the development or growth of pathogens that could result in food-borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 12/16/25 at 8:32 AM, the surveyor toured the kitchen with the Director of Food Service (DFS) and observed:1. Two (2) opened containers of spices (pickling spice and black pepper) on a top shelf in the dry storage area. The DFS was not able to identify the date either container was opened and acknowledged that the containers should have been dated when opened. The DFS removed both containers from the dry storage area. 2. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain a physician's order for oxygen therapy provided to one of one resident (Resident #1) reviewed for oxygen therapy. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 12/16/25 at 9:03 AM, during the initial tour of the unit, the surveyor observed Resident #1 seated in a wheelchair in their room, receiving oxygen (O2) via nasal cannula at 5 liters per minute (lpm). On 12/17/25 at 10:47 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #1 lying in bed receiving O2 at 5 lpm. There was a sign on the door to the room which read No smoking/no open flames for oxidizing gases. The surveyor reviewed the electronic medical record (EMR) and the hybrid chart (printed and handwritten medical records) for Resident #1. [...]
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure communication forms between the facility and a contracted dialysis facility were consistently completed according to facility policy and procedure. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis (Resident #6). The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 12/16/25 at 9:07 AM, during initial tour of the facility, the surveyor observed Resident #6 being transported out of the facility by a transport company to a dialysis center. A review of the admission Record (an admission summary) reflected that the resident was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to; [...]
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the centrally located call bell device used to identify call bell notifications at the nurse's station was functioning properly. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 12/17/2025 at 12:41 PM, the surveyor observed a white call bell light illuminate over the door for room [ROOM NUMBER], while standing at the nurse's station. The surveyor observed a call bell device system at the nurse's station. The system's screen was blank and there was no alarm indicating a call bell was on. On 12/17/2025 at 12:49 PM, while the surveyor was standing behind the nurse's station, she heard a call bell alarm. The centrally located call bell system at the nurse's station screen was blank and there was no alarm indicating a call bell was on. [...]
August 23, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, review of records, and review of pertinent documents, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate incontinence care for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living ( Resident #75 who required extensive assistance from staff for care. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 08/20/24 around 8:45 AM, the surveyor toured the North Wing of the facility. At 8:49 AM, while touring the unit, a strong malodorous odor of feces was permeated in the hallway next to Resident #75's room. The surveyor observed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exited the room. Resident #75 was in the bed fully covered. Resident #75 nodded the head to the surveyor's greetings and kept the head down. The surveyor asked the resident how was life here at the facility, Resident #75 did not answered. [...]
June 21, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 8 on December 19, 2025, 2 on August 23, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: The accuracy of the staffing data for this measure could not be validated by CMS.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.03 on weekdays and 4.66 on weekends, 7% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.00 in April to June 2025 to 4.92 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.92 | 0.99 | 5.03 | 4.66 | 0.3% | 0 of 90 | 23 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.06 | 1.21 | 5.18 | 4.73 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 23 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.61 | 1.10 | 5.75 | 5.28 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 23 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.00 | 1.52 | 6.23 | 5.40 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 21 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Jersey, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARE CONNECTION RAHWAY LLC. CMS links this home to Alaris Health, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Connection Rahway LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/30/2015 | |
| Eisenreich, Avery | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/30/2015 | |
| Dwulet, Diane | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/30/2015 | |
| Stern, Samuel | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/30/2015 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Rahway, 1.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Complete Care at Clark LLC Clark, 1.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Complete Care at Westfield, LLC Westfield, 2.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Aristacare at Parkside Linden, 2.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Cranford Park Care Cranford, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- St. Joseph's Home Al & Nc, Inc Woodbridge, 3.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cranford, 3.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center Scotch Plains, 3.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
New Jersey contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New Jersey. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities, License Surveys and Inspections, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-877-582-6995. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities Search, where New Jersey publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Care Connection Rahway's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Care Connection Rahway 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Care Connection Rahway get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 19, 2025. The New Jersey average is 8.6.
- Has Care Connection Rahway been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Care Connection Rahway accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Care Connection Rahway?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Alaris Health. Legal business name: CARE CONNECTION RAHWAY LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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