NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Berkeley Heights, NJ, with 300 certified beds, an overall rating of 2/5, and 40 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
40 Watchung Way · Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · Union County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-08-14 | 10 | 2025-08-14 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-04-09 | 3 | 2024-04-09 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-01-19 | 14 | 2022-01-19 | 9 |
CMS reports 40 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 1 with J–L codes.
1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18 · complaintEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-05 · complaintEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-05 · complaintTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-24 · complaintEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-24 · complaintProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-24 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-22Provide 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-22Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-22Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-22Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-22Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26Implement 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 limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11Provide 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-11The August 2026 file contains 1 penalty row and $14,901 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Fine | $14,901 | 0 |
CMS matched 17 ownership disclosure rows to Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 4.24 total nurse hours and 0.52 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 1 other published facility record near Berkeley Heights, NJ, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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