Nursing homeActive
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center
234 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 070839086877800177 certified beds · 133 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2022
Deficiencies
34
● 4● 29● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$169,903
12 fines
Last survey
2025-04-16
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-16 | Standard | 140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-24 | Standard | 3181 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-10 | Standard | 060 | CMS-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.
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 315104-20250416-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 315104-20250416-F684
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 315104-20250416-F760
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 2025-05-30Record 315104-20250416-F880
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 315104-20250416-F637
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 2024-12-16Record 315104-20241025-F658
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-04-11Record 315104-20240124-F692
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F609
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-18Record 315104-20240124-F640
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-09Record 315104-20240124-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-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 DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-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 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F725
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F730
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F732
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F756
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 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F758
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F804
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F851
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F868
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 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F882
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F947
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F625
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 315104-20240124-F641
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-20Record 315104-20221110-F637
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-20Record 315104-20221110-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-20Record 315104-20221110-F656
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 2022-12-20Record 315104-20221110-F692
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 2023-02-07Record 315104-20221110-F712
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 2023-01-31Record 315104-20221110-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | Civil money penalty | $123,014 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-13 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-06 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-30 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-23 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-17 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-10 | Civil money penalty | $4,545 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-02 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-25 | Civil money penalty | $4,235 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-18 | Civil money penalty | $3,882 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-11 | Civil money penalty | $3,529 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-05 | Civil money penalty | $3,176 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-08-28 | Civil money penalty | $2,823 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-08-21 | Civil money penalty | $2,470 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.44
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.20
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover26%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover55%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.1% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 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 | 12.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.3% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs, Hyman Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 95% | — | — |
| Jacobs, Livia Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Jacobs, Hyman Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hayes, Vicki Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Metternich, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare — 59 facilities
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.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Cranford | 1.3 mi | 2025-12-11 | 0140 |
| Cranford Park Care Cranford | 2.2 mi | 2026-05-26 | 2320 |
| Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Elizabeth | 2.3 mi | 2025-06-05 | 060 |
| Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab Center Elizabeth | 2.4 mi | 2024-09-19 | 030 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center Elizabeth | 2.4 mi | 2025-12-12 | 0210 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |