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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Trinitas Hospital

655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Trinitas Hospital, a 124-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Elizabeth, NJ, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #180 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#180 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.87
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
10
Inspection findings

The verdict

Trinitas Hospital, a 124-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Elizabeth, NJ, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #180 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#180 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.87
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
10
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 348 NJ nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315442
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
124
Residents
87
In Hospital
Yes
County
Union
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.87 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.81 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.76
CNA Hours
2.30
Total Nursing Hours
3.87 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
43.8%
RN Turnover
21.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Trinitas Hospital

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Trinitas Hospital ranks #180 of 346 rated nursing homes in NJ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Trinitas Hospital operates 124 certified beds in Elizabeth, NJ with approximately 87 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.87 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.81 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Trinitas Hospital falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 43.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (10 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2025 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 1, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 14, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 1, 2023 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 14, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 20, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 4.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 3.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Trinitas Hospital, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Trinitas Hospital

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NJ registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NJ registry
  • Peer homes near 124 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NJ. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Trinitas Hospital?
Trinitas Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Trinitas Hospital rank among nursing homes in NJ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Trinitas Hospital ranks 180th among 346 rated nursing homes in NJ (#180 of 346). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Trinitas Hospital?
Trinitas Hospital reports 3.87 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.81 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
How many beds does Trinitas Hospital have?
Trinitas Hospital has 124 certified beds with approximately 87 residents. The facility is located at 655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206.
Does Trinitas Hospital have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Trinitas Hospital has 10 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Trinitas Hospital received any fines or penalties?
No, Trinitas Hospital has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Trinitas Hospital?
Trinitas Hospital is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Trinitas Hospital last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Trinitas Hospital was on Jan 16, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Trinitas Hospital?
Trinitas Hospital is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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