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Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Watchung, NJ
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Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente

Nursing Home, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Watchung, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente

McAuley Hall Health Care Center is a licensed 74-bed Skilled Nursing Facility sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It provides quality care within the Mercy Tradition of excellence and compassionate service. The facility offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and a welcoming environment for individuals in need of assistance.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 17m per day
Rank #17 / 294Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 294 homes in New Jersey. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 294 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +21% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 10m per day ▲ 21% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
259 days
Bed community size
74-bed community Rank #450 / 561Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 450th out of 561 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #601 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 601st out of 640 homes in New Jersey. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
Rank #73 / 496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 496 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
68 / 74
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number061813

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente is administered by Ms. Margaret Davis.

Owner NameMcauley Hall, Inc

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining Room
Common Areas
Full Service Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Laundry Services
24-Hour Nursing Care
Activity & Recreational Therapy
Pharmacy Services/Medication Management
Psychological Services
Podiatry Services
Electronic Medical Record
Specific ProgramsNutritional Services
Religious Services

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 45 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 3 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (150% above)
• Deficiencies per year (150% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (350% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total inspections (44% below)
Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4518 This facility has 150% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (45 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 150% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 7.53 This facility has 150% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (7.5 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 150% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 92 This facility has 350% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (9 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 350% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 59 This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 44% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The March 12, 2024 recertification survey found 22 deficiencies including failure to timely report abuse, incomplete staff training, infection control lapses, and multiple environmental safety violations.
  • The March 13, 2024 routine survey cited 17 deficiencies involving resident care, documentation errors, abuse reporting delays, infection control failures, and unsafe, unsanitary facility conditions.
  • The August 12, 2025 routine inspection found two deficiencies related to medication administration and food safety but no complaints or immediate jeopardy.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 2

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations
19 Rank #140 / 296Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 296 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
9.5 Rank #284 / 296Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 284th out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 296 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

15 moderate citations State average: N/A

4 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 7 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 122
Employees 86
Contractors 36
Staff to resident ratio 1.77 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 51
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,176

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 17 total: 12 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 58 total: 38 full-time employees and 20 contractors. 58
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.1%

1,895 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant38205818,97792100%8.1
Physical Therapist130136,46992100%8.2
Registered Nurse130134,13392100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse125174,03692100%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff6069539199%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0445577177%6.9
RN Director of Nursing1014736166%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014285762%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0443857076%5.5
Dietitian1013604852%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1012512628%9.6
Qualified Social Worker0111404043%3.5
Speech Language Pathologist0221633%5.3
58 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 77%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 62%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 76%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 52%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 28%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 43%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.2
21% worse than State average

State average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.1
5% worse than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.1%
20% worse than State average

State average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.9%
26% worse than State average

State average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.3%
16% better than State average

State average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
27% worse than State average

State average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
37% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
59% better than State average

State average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
80% worse than State average

State average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
96% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.2%
8% better than State average

State average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.7%
16% worse than State average

State average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
In line with State average

State average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.02
51% better than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.91
19% better than State average

State average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 32.1%
59% worse than State average

State average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
94% worse than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 64.1%
20% worse than State average

State average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.6%
27% better than State average

State average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.5%
9% better than State average

State average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 82.6%
54% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 51.5%
In line with State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 69
Medicare
6
8.7% of residents
Medicaid
43
62.3% of residents
Private pay or other
20
29% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$177.7K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.1M Rank #266 / 292Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Jersey average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$177.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$176.4K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #254 / 292Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.8M 71% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #33 / 292Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Jersey average. Well-run New Jersey facilities typically land around 55–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.3M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.

Admissions
91 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%
Private pay 41%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
95 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 35%
Private pay 48%
Medicaid 17%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente

Who is the owner of Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente is legally operated by Mcauley Hall, Inc., and administered by Ms. MARGARET DAVIS.

Is Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente in a walkable area?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?

According to NJ state health department records, Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente's license number is 061813.

When does Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente's occupancy is 92%.

Does Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente is registered as a non-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?

Ms. MARGARET DAVIS is the administrator of Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente.

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