Aristacare at Cedar Oaks
1311 Durham Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, Middlesex County
Aristacare at Cedar Oaks is a 230-bed licensed nursing facility located at 1311 Durham Avenue in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The building features rehabilitation therapy gyms, communal dining rooms, and dedicated areas for cultural events and programming. Accommodations include spacious resident rooms alongside secured spaces designed specifically for individuals living with memory loss.
Daily life here includes a regular schedule of social, creative, and personal activities. Residents have access to daily recreational events, creative arts sessions, and spiritual services. On-site conveniences include an on-premise beauty salon and barber shop, facility-wide WiFi, and complete housekeeping and laundry support.
Clinical care covers both short-term inpatient rehabilitation and ongoing long-term skilled nursing. The medical team offers specialized programs for cardiac disease, stroke rehabilitation, pulmonary conditions, wound care, and orthopedic recovery. Seven-day-a-week therapy services operate in dedicated gyms, and the building includes specialized capacity for peritoneal dialysis along with 24-hour nursing support.
For residents experiencing cognitive decline, the community houses the Nostalgia Park memory care program within a secured setting. Families in need of temporary relief can arrange respite stays ranging from several days to a few weeks, which include lodging, meals, and medical supervision. The facility operates right in South Plainfield, serving older adults throughout Middlesex County who need dedicated nursing supervision or structured post-hospital care.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Medicare ratings
Overall
2 out of 5
Health inspections
1 out of 5
Quality measures
5 out of 5
Staffing
3 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Short-term post-hospital rehabilitation
- Long-term care
- Nostalgia Park memory care program
- Respite care stays
- Peritoneal dialysis unit
- Wound care
- Pulmonary disease and COPD management
- Cardiac disease and CHF care
- Stroke and neurological care
- Orthopedic and post-op recovery
- Comorbidity management
- Medication management
- Seven-day-a-week physical and occupational therapy
- Telemedicine access
Amenities
Living spaces
- Spacious resident rooms
- Dedicated memory care spaces
- Cultural program areas
Dining
- Inviting dining areas
- Meals with dietary accommodations
Activities and outings
- Daily activities
- Creative arts
- Events and outings
- Spiritual services
Wellness and care
- State-of-the-art rehabilitation therapy gyms
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring
Services
- Beauty salon and barber services
- Laundry services
- Housekeeping
- WiFi
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Location
1311 Durham Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
License
- License number
- 061216
- Year built
- 1984
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 03/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 230 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Special care offered
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Executive director
- Mr. Steven Share
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- ARISTACARE AT CEDAR OAKS, LLC
Frequently asked questions
What levels of care are available at Aristacare at Cedar Oaks?+
The center provides short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour long-term skilled nursing care, and respite care. It also features the specialized Nostalgia Park memory care program and an on-site peritoneal dialysis unit.
Can families arrange short-term respite stays?+
Yes, the community provides short-term respite stays lasting from a few days to several weeks. Respite guests receive 24-hour nursing supervision, meals, medication administration, and access to all daily activities.
Is there a dedicated memory care unit on-site?+
Cedar Oaks accommodates residents with cognitive decline through its secured Nostalgia Park memory care unit. The program provides structured daily activities and specialized supervision tailored to those living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
How often is rehabilitation therapy provided?+
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are offered up to seven days a week in fully equipped rehabilitation gyms. The therapy team incorporates cardiac telemetry monitoring to track residents safely during active recovery.
What payment options does Aristacare at Cedar Oaks accept?+
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay options. Families can speak with the admissions department to verify insurance coverage before beginning a stay.
What are the ratings for this facility?+
Cedar Oaks holds a 2 out of 5 overall star rating from Medicare. On Google, it holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on more than 380 customer reviews.