ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE
40 NORWOOD AVENUE, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE Compares
ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Plainfield, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.7%) is below the New Jersey average of 12.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Plainfield, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (47% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.1% — better than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE with other nursing homes in Plainfield.
What keeps ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.7% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 20.1% here versus 24.8% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ARISTACARE AT NORWOOD TERRACE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Plainfield
Plainfield sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 80,255 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $82,644
- Median home value
- $378,700
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Plainfield.
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