Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Berkeley Heights, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315009) · 300 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,901
Phone: (908) 771-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare reports 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.2 percent.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,901.00 for Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 300 beds and reports an average daily census of 252.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Runnells holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.24, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,901.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Runnells is part of The Rosenberg Family chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the supplied CMS data for this facility.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Runnells has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Runnells is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 36.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,901.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Runnells is certified for 300 beds and reports an average daily census of 252.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Runnells is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Rosenberg Family chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Runnells has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score, a health inspection score, a quality measures (QM) score, and a staffing score, each on a 1-5 star scale; Runnells scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The supplied CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9087715700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315009?state=NJ).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 9087715700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315009?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.