Trinitas Hospital
655 EAST JERSEY STREET, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Trinitas Hospital Compares
Trinitas Hospital is a 124-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.7%) is above the New Jersey average of 5.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 124 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elizabeth, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.5% — worse than the New Jersey average of 25.2% (29% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Trinitas Hospital
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Trinitas Hospital with other nursing homes in Elizabeth.
What is Trinitas Hospital doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.7% here versus 5.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Trinitas Hospital doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 32.5% here versus 25.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Trinitas Hospital?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Trinitas Hospital lag behind other Elizabeth options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Trinitas Hospital?
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 Elizabeth
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth.
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