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Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group

865 Stone Street

3.4(21 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
24
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Individual
Certified beds
24

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

What reviewers praise

  • Small community licensed for only 24 residents
  • Overall Google rating of 3.6 out of 5

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • No amenity or service details provided by the community

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group is a senior living community in Rahway, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Laundry Service and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group

Care Connection Rahway is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Rahway, New Jersey, licensed for up to 24 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and holds a 5 of 5 overall star rating from CMS. It operates as a for-profit facility under individual ownership and is part of the Excelsior Care Group.

The community offers 24-hour staffing with on-site registered nurses, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents have access to private bathrooms, an emergency call system, and wheelchair accessibility. The facility provides sub-acute nursing and rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy.

Reviews of Care Connection Rahway are mixed. Several reviewers praised the therapeutic staff, describing physical therapists and occupational therapists as caring and patient, and noting that nurses and nursing assistants ensure timely medication management. One reviewer wrote, "Care Connection features a caring and nurturing environment." Others highlighted cleanliness, food quality, and the activities program. However, other reviewers raised concerns about response times to call signals, cleanliness of patient bathrooms, and staff bedside manner, with some describing extended delays in receiving assistance.

Types of Care at Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group

3.4overall · 21 ratings combined

3.4★ on Google (21)

J C

Nov 2025

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DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THEIR 5-STAR RATINGS (probably fake to begin with). Hear me when I say this place is unacceptable from their slow response times, to poor cleanliness, to terrible bedside manners. NEVER send your loved ones here be warned. My mother stayed here and was afraid to remain even one more day because of the staff’s incompetence. It took them over an hour to respond to her emergency call after she nearly passed out. On another occasion, they almost administered blood pressure medication without checking her pressure, which could have had catastrophic consequences. Even worse, the facility appears retaliatory they seem to investigate anyone who leaves negative reviews instead of addressing the real issues. This is disturbing behavior and raises serious concerns about resident safety and transparency. To make matters worse, my mother’s roommate cried when she left because my mother was the only person who advocated for her proof that patients here often feel ignored and unsafe. An investigation needs to be opened immediately. Shame on this community for allowing such negligence and disregard for vulnerable patients.

Anareliz Colon

Nov 2025

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I have been visiting my mother at this facility for the past couple days and the level of service and cleanliness is unacceptable. You should not have to question why the patient restroom hasn’t been properly cleaned in days and smells of urine. The response time for patients who signal for aid can extend 45+ minutes which is extremely concerning especially since they don’t utilize their intercom to speak with the patients prior to coming to the room. I’m saying this because I observe it as a visitor. I’d be concerned for emergency response time when I’m not here. I had to physically get up to locate a nurse to come address my mother’s urgent pain medication request, which I found to be insane as I witnessed the reality. I’m reviewing this for those of you who are vigilant family members and want to prepare for supporting your loved one. I do not care what response they write back to this. I did all the research too and trusted the reviews on various platforms however it is not our experience that she’s receiving “quality” care. Transparency about being understaffed and in need of improvement, including maintenance, is necessary especially in healthcare. They must do better at this facility since positive experiences and quality care should be equitable to ALL patients. If you can, find a better place, do so or be aware you may need to provide your family with extra care to make them comfortable here. For the record, I’m an educated woman with ample experience/knowledge in healthcare.

David New

Oct 2025

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Care Connection features a caring and nurturing environment. Great advantage of being in a hospital while participating in sub-acute Nursing and Rehab. Highly recommend after your hospital stay before returning back home.

Russell Lee

Oct 2025

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This place is the best facility that my mom has ever been place in. It’s very clean and she likes their food. The staff are so professional and caring all the way around.

Diane Daniels

Oct 2025

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Physical therapists & Occupational Therapists really care about your progress and are patjent/understanding working with you. Nurses and CNA are caring and make sure you get your medications on time. The Activities Director is great and very interactive. She makes my day.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 19, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2026

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2026

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2026

  • Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2026

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2026

Aug 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 10, 2024

Jun 21, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group offer?

Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group located?

Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group is located at 865 Stone Street in Rahway, New Jersey.

What do families say about Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group?

Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group carries a 3.4 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group do on recent health and safety inspections?

Care Connection Rahway Member of Excelsior Care Group had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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