Map showing the location of CORNELL HALL CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER in UNION, New Jersey
234 CHESTNUT STREET, UNION, NJ, 07083

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below 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 only 11% of peers344 rated homes · average 3.3★
  • Union CountyAbove only 9% of peers23 rated homes · average 3.7★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs NJ avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−1.0 vs NJ avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.4 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 cycles2★Above only 20% 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 turnover2★Above only 7% 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 assessments4★Above only 12% 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 staff3.53hrsAbove only 41% 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 only0.67hrsAbove 62% 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 turnover56%
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$182,251Above only 5% of peersNJ avg$35,495Fines · denials17 · 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
34citations
4inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Apr 16, 2025most recent

Citations by monthNov 2022 – Apr 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.

Apr 16, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025
  3. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025
  4. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected May 30, 2025
  5. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected May 30, 2025
Oct 25, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2024
Jan 24, 202422 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm$123,014
  1. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningC · widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  2. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  3. 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 Feb 22, 2024
  4. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  5. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  6. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  7. 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 Feb 22, 2024
  8. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  9. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  10. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  12. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  13. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  14. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  15. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
  16. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  17. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  18. 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.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  19. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2024
  20. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  21. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
  22. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Nov 10, 20226 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
  2. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
  4. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
  5. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2023
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.53hrsAbove only 41% of peers−0.33 vs NJ avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.67hrsAbove 62% of peers−0.02 vs NJ avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.62hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.25hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.11hrs
  • 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 only56%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year
  • Occupancy177 certified beds · ~115 residents a day65%Above only 10% of peersNJ avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $182,251In fines
  • 17Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $35,495NJ avg in fines
Above only 5% of peersFewer fines than 5% of rated homes in New Jersey

Actions on record

  1. Jan 24, 2024Civil money penalty$123,014
  2. Nov 13, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  3. Nov 6, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  4. Oct 30, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  5. Oct 23, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  6. Oct 17, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  7. Oct 10, 2023Civil money penalty$4,545
  8. Oct 2, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  9. Sep 25, 2023Civil money penalty$4,235
  10. Sep 18, 2023Civil money penalty$3,882
  11. Sep 11, 2023Civil money penalty$3,529
  12. Sep 5, 2023Civil money penalty$3,176
  13. Aug 28, 2023Civil money penalty$2,823
  14. Aug 21, 2023Civil money penalty$2,470
  15. Aug 14, 2023Civil money penalty$2,117
  16. Aug 7, 2023Civil money penalty$1,764
  17. Jul 17, 2023Civil money penalty$3,174

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare60 facilities in the chain2.8★ 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%+)
  • Hyman Jacobs
  • Livia Jacobs
Operational or managerial control
  • Hyman Jacobs
Corporate officers
  • Christopher Metternich
Managing employees
  • Vicki Hayes

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 315104 · 234 CHESTNUT STREET, UNION, NJ, 07083.
  • 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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