Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Care Connection Rahway
RAHWAY, NJ · 24 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 19, 2025
CMS Certification Number 315146 · first certified November 1973
Ownership
Operated by ALARIS HEALTH · For profit - Individual
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
10 citations — more than 23% 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
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 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)
1 physical-environment citation 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 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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 | 10 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2023 | 0 |
| August 23, 2024 | 2 |
| December 19, 2025 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-08-23 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-12-19 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Electrical Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Electrical 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.
December 19, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 28, 2026) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 28, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2026) |
August 23, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.