Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center
Union, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315104) · 177 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 14 totaling $175,196
Phone: (908) 687-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center has 14 federal fines on record totaling $175,196.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Union, NJ, first approved for certification on June 28, 1969. The facility is certified for 177 beds and had an average of 133.3 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which includes 59 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cornell Hall holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 2 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 14 fines totaling $175,196.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased oversight.
There has been no change of ownership reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cornell Hall has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2; nursing turnover is 25.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 14 fines totaling $175,196.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cornell Hall is certified for 177 beds and had an average of 133.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which has 59 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 28, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Cornell Hall scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9086877800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9086877800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315104?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.