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RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE

40 WATCHUNG WAY, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922
Score: 90 / 100

Among nursing homes in New Jersey, Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare stands out with an A grade and a score of 90 out of 100. It ranks in the 88th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare provides above-average staffing with 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.96 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.65 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Oct 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    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 medic
    Aug 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.6% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 25.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $5,160

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
300
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7