Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · (908) 771-5700
For profit - Corporation · 300 certified beds
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 4 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $15,124 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 14, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 14, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide 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.August 14, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 14, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 14, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.April 17, 2026 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.February 4, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 4, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 31, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 31, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.October 31, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,124February 4, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.24 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.89 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.2% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 300 |
| Average residents per day | 252.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Clark LLC Clark · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cranford · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cranford Park Care Cranford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center Elizabeth · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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