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Total health inspections
6
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Runnells Care Center
Nursing Home
Runnells Care Center
Nursing Home
Located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Runnells Care Center is an exceptional community offering comprehensive care services, including short-term sub-acute, long-term care, a specialized dementia unit, and hospice care. Situated on a breathtaking 35-acre campus with lush greenery and magnificent outdoor gardens, the community provides a serene environment for healing. Runnells’ commitment to nurturing mind, body, and spirit is evident in their dedication to providing the highest quality medical care with the help of their dedicated team of professionals.
Runnells Care Center’s mission is to make residents and their families feel like a part of their own family, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere. The community features luxurious amenities such as spacious, elegantly appointed suites with orthopedic units, flat-screen cable TVs, WiFi, and temperature controls. Residents can also enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, therapy gyms, and on-site beauty services, setting a new standard in luxury healthcare.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
300
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.1%
Residents per day (avg)
246
Occupancy rate
90.1%
Residents per day (avg)
246
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$33.3M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$33,336,274.00
Operating loss
$-1,507,640.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$14.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$34.8M
300-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 15 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
84%
Occupied Beds
251 of 300
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
November 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
22001L
Ownership & operating entity
Runnells Care Center is legally operated by RUNNELLS OPERATING LLC, and administrated by JOSEPH GARRETT.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Avraham Rosenberg, Esther Rosenberg, Jonathan Rosenberg, Moshe Rosenberg, Zvi Rosenberg
Type Of Units
Long Term Care
300 units
Total beds
300 units
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.
14 visits/inspections
8 complaint inspections
6 routine inspections
Routine Scope And Severity
F – Moderate Concern
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Latest inspection
Date:November 20, 2025
45 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
31 deficiencies identified during routine visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Berkeley Heights
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Runnells Care Center
+70%
+28%
+17%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Berkeley Heights
300
No
15
ROSENBERG, AVRAHAM
90.1%
$31,320,809.00
$14,648,226.00
46.8%
245.60
4.9610
1
26
1
+70%+28%+17%
Rose Mountain Care Center
+8%
+18%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
New Brunswick
112
No
25
ROSE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER, INC.
80.2%
$10,273,595.00
$4,644,886.00
45.2%
87.30
4.5664
-
40
-
+8%+18%+4%
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
-64%
-1%
-11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Berkeley Heights
130
No
50
BHEIGHTS ASSOCIATES LLC
68.3%
$12,537,712.00
$5,259,918.00
42%
104.60
3.8297
1
22
1
-64%-1%-11%
Runnells Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
MC
Community:
Berkeley Heights
Bed Count:
300
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ROSENBERG, AVRAHAM
CCN:
315009
Occupancy:
90.1%
Home Revenue:
$31,320,809.00
Payroll Costs:
$14,648,226.00
Payroll %:
46.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
245.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.9610
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
26
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+70%
+70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Rose Mountain Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
HC
IL
Community:
New Brunswick
Bed Count:
112
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ROSE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER, INC.
CCN:
315384
Occupancy:
80.2%
Home Revenue:
$10,273,595.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,644,886.00
Payroll %:
45.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
87.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5664
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
40
RN share vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Berkeley Heights
Bed Count:
130
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BHEIGHTS ASSOCIATES LLC
CCN:
315195
Occupancy:
68.3%
Home Revenue:
$12,537,712.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,259,918.00
Payroll %:
42%
Avg Residents/Day:
104.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8297
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
22
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-64%
-64%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-11%
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1.3 miles from city center — 4.86 miles to nearest hospital (Overlook Medical Center)
40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
229
Total Staff
220
Employees
9
Contractors
101,000
Total Hours (Quarter)
127
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 37 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 8.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 117 | 9.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
193 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,904 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 6
Registered Nurse: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 111 | 6 | 117 | 57,039 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 0 | 39 | 20,023 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 34 | 3 | 37 | 12,758 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,818 | 90 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,387 | 67 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,336 | 69 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,059 | 69 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 920 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 904 | 68 | 75% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 749 | 58 | 64% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 537 | 61 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 478 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 62 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 366 | 57 | 63% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 159 | 50 | 55% | 3.2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
26
Citations per inspection
4.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
25 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Oct 31, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 31, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 31, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 14, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
250
Total Residents
Medicare
10
(4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
228
(91.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
12
(4.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.3
36% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.6
47% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.2%
48% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.9%
46% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.5%
47% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
52% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
23% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
67% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
12.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
12.1%
7% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.5%
49% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.49
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.49
28% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.06
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.06
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.0%
5% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
288% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.4%
12% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.1%
37% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.9%
21% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
36.2%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
36.2%
33% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.0%
19% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$5K
93% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
Number of fines
1
50% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$5K
New Jersey average
$77K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 7, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 7, 2023
$5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Runnells Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.1%
↑ 5.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,507,640
↓ ~$2.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$19,646,776
↑ ~$2.3M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.8%
↓ 8.4pp vs 2022
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