Nursing homes › New Jersey › Aristacare at Cedar Oaks
1311 Durham Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 · (732) 287-9555 · 230 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 346 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3.5/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Aristacare, a group operating 9 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $274,218 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.21 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 26%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 28 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2025-08-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-10-09 |
| 2024-11-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-22 |
| 2024-11-21 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-22 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-22 |
| 2024-11-21 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-22 |
| 2024-11-21 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-22 |
| 2023-08-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-10 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENBERGER, SIDNEY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/19/2007 |
| KLEIN, ZVI | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/19/2007 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Aristacare at Cedar Oaks — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 315214), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/aristacare-at-cedar-oaks-south-plainfield-nj/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315214. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.