Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
40 Watchung Way · Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · 300 certified beds
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About Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a nursing home in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Its capacity is 300 beds, above the Union County median of 124 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Rosenberg Family. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 28 citations, the most recent on April 17, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.24 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Berkeley Heights. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (28)
Records from January 2022 to April 2026.
April 17, 2026
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 18, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 5, 2026.
October 31, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2025.
October 31, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2025.
October 31, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 22, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 22, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 22, 2025.
August 14, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 22, 2025.
April 9, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.
April 9, 2024
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.
April 9, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2024.
July 7, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 8, 2023.
January 19, 2022
Tag F0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2022.
January 19, 2022
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2022.
January 19, 2022
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2022.
January 19, 2022
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2022.
January 19, 2022
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2022.
January 19, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2022.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $14,901
February 4, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,901 against this nursing home on February 4, 2026.
Staffing
4.24 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.14 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Rosenberg Family, a chain of 16 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 4.0 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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