Runnells Care Center

Q: What neighborhood is Runnells Care Center in?

Runnells Care Center is in the Watchung Way neighborhood of Berkeley Heights.

Q: Is Runnells Care Center in a walkable area?

Runnells Care Center has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Runnells Care Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Runnells Care Center's license number is 22001L.

Q: When does Runnells Care Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Runnells Care Center's license expires on November 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Runnells Care Center?

Runnells Care Center's occupancy is 84%.

Q: Does Runnells Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Runnells Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Nursing Home, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Berkeley Heights, NJ

CMS overall rating

40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 View map

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Runnells Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Runnells Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Runnells Care Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (908) 771-5700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 58m per day

This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)

vs New Jersey avg

+28%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +18% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	34m per day	▼ 18% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	56m per day	■ Avg State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 38m per day	▲ 18% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	3h 32m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▼ 41% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	21m per day	▼ 27% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

364 days

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

Occupancy rate

84%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

251 / 300

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationNovember 30, 2026

License Number22001L

Runnells Care Center is legally operated by Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare, and administered by Joseph Garrett.

Officers

Avraham Rosenberg, Esther Rosenberg, Jonathan Rosenberg, Moshe Rosenberg, Zvi Rosenberg

Long Term Care

300 units

Total beds

300 units

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 71 deficiencies 14 inspections 8 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard 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 2021 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	71	18	This facility has 294% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (71 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 294% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	14.2	3.6	This facility has 294% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (14.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 294% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	5.1	2	This facility has 155% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.1 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 155% worse

Deficiency breakdown

31 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	14	9	This facility has 56% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (14 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 56% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.	8	3	This facility has 167% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (8 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 167% worse

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

October 31, 2025 complaint investigation found failures to timely report an injury, update care plans, and consistently document resident care and food intake monitoring.
July 7, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated resident-to-resident abuse causing serious injuries requiring hospitalization and found repeated failure to meet minimum staffing ratios on multiple day shifts.
November 20, 2025 privacy notice inspection found no deficiencies or complaints related to medical information use and disclosure practices.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 6

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

4.33

New Jersey average 5.35

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 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations

150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation New Jersey average: 0.4

25 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 4 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

Total staff 248

Employees 237

Contractors 11

Staff to resident ratio 0.99 : 1

45% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 137

Average shift 8.6 hours

8% better than New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 108,491

Nursing staff breakdown

7.8 hours

8.9 hours

118

8.9 hours

Contractor staffing

2,570 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 11

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	118	0	118	61,605	92	100%	8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	47	0	47	21,739	92	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	32	11	43	11,308	92	100%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	11	0	11	3,282	92	100%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	6	0	6	1,568	68	74%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	1,418	77	84%	7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	1,368	69	75%	8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	1,366	68	74%	7.8
Administrator	2	0	2	984	65	71%	8
Respiratory Therapist	2	0	2	769	67	73%	7.6
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	601	56	61%	7.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	472	59	64%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	456	57	62%	8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	426	58	63%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	424	56	61%	7.6
Medical Director	1	0	1	210	64	70%	3.3

118 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

47 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

43 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

6 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 74%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 84%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 75%

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 74%

2 Administrator

% of Days 71%

2 Respiratory Therapist

% of Days 73%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 61%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 64%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 62%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 63%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 61%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 70%

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Total fines amount $5K

93% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 1

50% fewer fines than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $5K

New Jersey average $77K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jul 7, 2023 · $5K

Civil Money Penalty Jul 7, 2023

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 4.3

36% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 6.6

47% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.2%

48% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 5.9%

46% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 8.5%

47% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 1.2%

52% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.7%

23% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

67% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.6%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 12.1%

7% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 16.5%

49% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.4%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 93.2%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.49

28% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.06

5% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Above average New Jersey avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.0%

5% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.5%

288% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 70.4%

12% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 16.1%

37% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 9.9%

21% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 36.2%

33% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 60.0%

19% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 250

Medicare

4% of residents

Medicaid

228

91.2% of residents

Private pay or other

4.8% 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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Runnells Care Center from 2015–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 90.1% ↑ 5.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$3.5M ↓ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $17.1M ↑ ~$5.3M vs 2022

Operating Margin -11.7% ↓ 5.1pp vs 2022

Metric	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	54.6%	76.7%	74.0%	69.3%	69.1%	61.0%	70.6%	84.5%	90.1%
Beds	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	300
Net Income	$2,120,095	$2,665,845	$1,612,704	$1,311,701	$1,421,376	$5,630,622	$1,803,262	$1,046,942	-$1,507,640
Gross Revenue	$20,372,170	$26,625,586	$24,707,666	$23,090,627	$22,776,927	$24,709,522	$25,064,895	$28,991,845	$31,320,809
Operating Expenses	$16,792,424	$21,793,608	$21,248,974	$21,027,980	$21,295,767	$21,078,501	$23,162,988	$29,776,709	$33,723,722
Net Patient Income	$635,934	$1,214,473	$201,983	-$745,567	-$656,841	$1,821,787	$684,450	-$1,835,715	-$3,523,105
Net Patient Revenue	$17,428,358	$23,008,081	$21,450,957	$20,282,413	$20,638,926	$22,900,288	$23,847,438	$27,940,994	$30,200,617
Payroll Costs	$7,024,995	$9,178,487	$9,296,542	$9,901,741	$9,719,889	$8,851,430	$10,021,458	$11,704,179	$17,053,372
Operating Margin %	3.7%	5.3%	0.9%	-3.7%	-3.2%	8.0%	2.9%	-6.6%	-11.7%
Medicare %	8.2%	10.3%	7.1%	6.6%	6.0%	13.2%	8.5%	6.7%	5.1%
Medicaid %	81.3%	78.7%	80.9%	80.7%	79.6%	71.0%	83.0%	87.9%	91.8%
Private %	10.6%	11.0%	11.9%	12.7%	14.4%	15.8%	8.4%	5.4%	3.0%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$279	$273	$265	$267	$273	$342	$308	$302	$306
Cost/Day	$269	$259	$262	$277	$281	$315	$300	$322	$342
Avg Length of Stay	276.6 days	162.6 days	186.7 days	187.3 days	185.1 days	158.7 days	178.6 days	250.7 days	364.2 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$30.2M

Net patient income

-$3.5M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$30.2M

Net patient income

-$3.5M

Other income

$2.0M

Payroll costs

$17.1M 56.5% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$16.7M

Total costs

$33.7M

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 (43% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 43%

Private pay 23%

Medicaid 34%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 26%

Private pay 22%

Medicaid 52%

1.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Berkeley Heights's city center to Runnells Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.86 miles to nearest hospital (Overlook Medical Center)

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled

General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+

General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+

General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+

General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year

General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits

Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized

General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits

Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year

General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits

Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized

General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits

Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

What neighborhood is Runnells Care Center in?

Runnells Care Center is in the Watchung Way neighborhood of Berkeley Heights.

Who is the owner of Runnells Care Center?

Runnells Care Center is legally operated by Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare, and administered by Joseph Garrett.

Is Runnells Care Center in a walkable area?

Runnells Care Center has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Runnells Care Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Runnells Care Center's license number is 22001L.

When does Runnells Care Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Runnells Care Center's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Runnells Care Center?

Runnells Care Center's occupancy is 84%.

Does Runnells Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Runnells Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

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Runnells Care Center

Overview of Runnells Care Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Officers

Type Of Units

Contact Runnells Care Center

Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

118 Certified Nursing Assistant

47 Licensed Practical Nurse

43 Registered Nurse

11 Other Dietary Services Staff

6 Mental Health Service Worker

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Administrator

2 Respiratory Therapist

2 Dental Services Staff

1 Dietitian

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

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Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

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