Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ELMWOOD HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC
BLACKWOOD, NJ · 300 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 315159 · first certified November 1977
Ownership
Operated by OCEAN HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
12 citations — more than 34% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to January 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 12 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 12 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2021 | 0 |
| April 19, 2023 | 0 |
| May 9, 2025 | 12 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-05-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 9, 2025 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 22, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.