Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Union, NJ
CMS certification number315104
Contact & location
234 Chestnut StreetUnion, NJ 07083
Union County
- Phone
- (908) 687-7800
- ZIP code
- 07083 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 177
- Residents per day
- 133.3 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 28, 1969
- 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
- 3.44 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.16 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.20 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.6 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 54.5 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 34 health · 28 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-10-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-18 |
| 2024-01-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2022-11-10 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-20 |
| 2022-11-10 | 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 2022-12-20 |
| 2022-11-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-20 |
| 2022-11-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-20 |
| 2022-11-10 | 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 2023-02-07 |
| 2022-11-10 | 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 2023-01-31 |
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
14 penalties in the last three years, including $175,196 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | Fine | $123,014 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $4,235 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $3,882 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $3,176 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $2,823 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $2,470 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobs, Hyman (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 95% | |
| Jacobs, Livia (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Metternich, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobs, Hyman (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hayes, Vicki (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center?
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-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 Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 177 certified beds and cares for about 133 residents per day.
Has Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 14 penalties totaling $175,196 in the last three years.
Who owns Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Autumn Lake Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center?
(908) 687-7800. The facility is located at 234 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.