Map showing the location of RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey
40 WATCHUNG WAY, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ, 07922

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
5/5Much above averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • New JerseyAbove 77% of peers344 rated homes · average 3.3★
  • Union CountyAbove 64% of peers23 rated homes · average 3.7★
  • United StatesAbove 80% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point4★+1.2 vs NJ avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star5★+2.0 vs NJ avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.6 vs NJ avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles4★Above 68% of peersNJ avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover5★Above 88% of peersNJ avg3.0★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above only 42% of peersNJ avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.23hrsAbove 79% of peersNJ avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.56hrsAbove only 46% of peersNJ avg0.69Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better30%Above 78% of peersNJ avg41%RN turnover29%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$5,160Above only 39% of peersNJ avg$35,495Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
25citations
5inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Oct 31, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJan 2022 – Oct 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Oct 31, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2025
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2025
  3. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Aug 14, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  3. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  4. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025
Apr 9, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
  2. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
  3. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Jul 7, 20231 citationCycle 3worst G · actual harm$5,160
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2023
Jan 19, 202214 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F836Ensure 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.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2022
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  4. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  5. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  6. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  7. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  8. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  9. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  10. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  11. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  12. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  13. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Feb 11, 2022
  14. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.23hrsAbove 79% of peers+0.37 vs NJ avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.56hrsAbove only 46% of peers−0.13 vs NJ avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.96hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.71hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.65hrs
  • New Jersey average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better30%Above 78% of peersNJ avg 41%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only29%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy300 certified beds · ~246 residents a day82%Above only 39% of peersNJ avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $5,160In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $35,495NJ avg in fines
Above only 39% of peersFewer fines than 39% of rated homes in New Jersey

Actions on record

  1. Jul 7, 2023Civil money penalty$5,160

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
The Rosenberg Family10 facilities in the chain2.3★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Avraham Rosenberg
  • Esther Rosenberg
  • Jonathan Rosenberg
  • Moshe Rosenberg
  • Zvi Rosenberg
Operational or managerial control
  • Joseph Garrett
  • Doney Jain
  • Jonathan Rosenberg
Corporate officers
  • Samuel Stern
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Runnells Property LLC
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • Runnells Property LLC

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 315009 · 40 WATCHUNG WAY, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ, 07922.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New Jersey and Union County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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