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Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 079229087715700300 certified beds · 253 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
27
0261
Penalties · 3 yrs
$14,901
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-17
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-04-17Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-02-04Complaint011CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-10-31Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-14Standard040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-04-09Standard030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-01-19Standard0140CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-04-17Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-18Record 315009-20260417-F745
2026-02-04Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-05Record 315009-20260204-F760
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-05Record 315009-20260204-F627
2025-10-31Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-24Record 315009-20251031-F609
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-24Record 315009-20251031-F658
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-24Record 315009-20251031-F692
2025-08-14Standard survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 315009-20250814-F550
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 315009-20250814-F688
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 315009-20250814-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 315009-20250814-F880
2024-04-09Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-26Record 315009-20240409-F641
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-26Record 315009-20240409-F712
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-26Record 315009-20240409-F758
2022-01-19Standard survey · 14 deficienciesOfficial report
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F557
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F584
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F684
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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F698
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F760
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F761
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.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F836
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-03-18Record 315009-20220119-F880
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-11Record 315009-20220119-F919

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2026-02-04Civil money penalty$14,901CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.52
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.24
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.87
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover42%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityNew JerseyNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.7%5.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
1.4%2.3%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
25.9%12.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.2%0.8%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
5.9%8.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
4.2%4.6%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
26.8%18.8%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Rosenberg, Avraham
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Rosenberg, Esther
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Rosenberg, Jonathan
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Rosenberg, Moshe
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Rosenberg, Zvi
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Garrett, Joseph
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Jain, Doney
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Rosenberg, Jonathan
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Garrett, Joseph
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Jain, Doney
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rosenberg, Esther
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rosenberg, Jonathan
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Runnells Property LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Runnells Property LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Runnells Property LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Samuel
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Stern, Samuel
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
The Rosenberg Family16 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.

No county cost figures on file for Union.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01