The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Runnells Care Center
Registered name: RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ · Medicare-certified · 300 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Runnells Care Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating despite 4-star staffing and quality measures. It had $14,901 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; reported nurse staffing was 4.24 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2408 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,901recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2408.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.89
- Weekend nursing
- 3.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.1%31.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%4.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.1%6.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.2%8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
1.6%1.3%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.1%26.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.3%38.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
45%7.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%99.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.1%68.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,901 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,925 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,901 in total fines.
- $14,901
Federal fine
Feb 4, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ROSENBERG FAMILY · 16 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 252.6 residents on an average day (84% of 300 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.