Skilled nursing · Blackwood, NJ

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc

425 WOODBURY-TURNERSVILLE ROAD, Blackwood, NJ 08012

2 / 5CMS 300 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 7.8 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 29.0 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.3 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 46 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.3

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

46%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

7.8%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.3

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.34

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

46%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

37%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

7.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

29.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$81,752 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315159

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds300

Avg residents289

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.30 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 29%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc?

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc been cited for resident harm?

It has $81,752 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc appears in the record section above.

Does Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc use antipsychotic medications?

7.8 percent of long-stay residents at Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 29.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc?

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc is located at 425 WOODBURY-TURNERSVILLE ROAD, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Phone: (856) 374-6600. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc a special focus facility?

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $81,752 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc compare to other Blackwood skilled nursing facilities?

Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31. Browse the full Blackwood directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center Llc and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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