Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
40 Watchung Way · Berkeley Heights, NJ · 07922 · 9087715700
300 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Rosenberg Family
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $28,085 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
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.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G July 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
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.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
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.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
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.
Corrected February 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $22,925 |
| July 7, 2023 | Fine | $5,160 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315009 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.