Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Nursing Home · Berkeley Heights, NJ
CMS certification number315009
Contact & location
40 Watchung WayBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Union County
- Phone
- (908) 771-5700
- ZIP code
- 07922 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 300
- Residents per day
- 252.6 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Runnells Operating LLC
- Chain
- The Rosenberg Family (16 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.24 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.52 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.89 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.87 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.2 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.1 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 14, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-02-04 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-05 |
| 2026-02-04 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-05 |
| 2025-10-31 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-10-31 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-10-31 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-08-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-08-14 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-08-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-08-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2024-04-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-04-09 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-04-09 | Implement 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2022-01-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Ensure 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. F0836 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-18 |
| 2022-01-19 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
| 2022-01-19 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-02-11 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $14,901 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Fine | $14,901 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg, Avraham (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Rosenberg, Esther (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Rosenberg, Jonathan (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Rosenberg, Moshe (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Rosenberg, Zvi (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Runnells Property LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Runnells Property LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garrett, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jain, Doney (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosenberg, Esther (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosenberg, Jonathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Runnells Property LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garrett, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jain, Doney (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosenberg, Jonathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare?
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare have?
It has 300 certified beds and cares for about 253 residents per day.
Has Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $14,901 in the last three years.
Who owns Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare?
It is part of The Rosenberg Family and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare?
(908) 771-5700. The facility is located at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.