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Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(908) 771-5700

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $12,556

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $12,747
  • Average State Price: $10,570
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare Description

    Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, located in Berkley Heights, NJ focuses on offering our residents an integrative approach to treatment, healing the mind, body, and soul. Whether one is joining us for short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, or long term care, our dedicated staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to treat each resident with the care and love he or she deserves.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 51 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Berkeley Heights
  • Ranking in State: 546 out of 693 communities in NJ
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers love the facility, citing its great location, total renovation, and clean environment.
    • Staff is often described as amazing, supportive, kind, and caring, with a strong focus on patient care and health.
    • Several reviewers commend the facility for its excellent quality care, personalized service, and the ability to make residents feel at home.
    • Some patients had wonderful experiences, mentioning kind, caring, and professional staff, and commendable rehabilitation services.
    • One reviewer highlighted the exceptional care provided to their husband post-surgery, aiding in a quick recovery.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviewers report poor experiences, including unattentive nurses, long wait times for assistance, and unprofessional behavior.
    • Complaints about cleanliness, with reports of used personal items being given to patients.
    • Communication issues and lack of direction in patient care were mentioned, alongside rough treatment of residents.
    • Some reviewers expressed concerns over the facility's handling of serious health issues and neglect, including dehydration and infections.
    • There were reports of the facility denying service to a veteran due to Medicaid issues, and overall neglect leading to a lack of basic care like diaper changes.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviewers found the staff and care to be exceptional, others found them indifferent and uncaring.
    • One reviewer had a positive experience with the staff and care provided but noted areas for improvement such as staffing levels and dietary options.

    Overall, reviews for the facility are mixed, with many praising the staff and care provided, while others raise serious concerns about patient treatment and facility management.


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    Health

    Cardio/Pulmonary Rehabilitation

    IV/PICC Line Therapy

    Neuromuscular Therapy

    Orthopedic Rehabilitation

    Palliative Care

    Physical Therapy


    Services

    Social Services

    Care planning

    Discharge planning

    Case Management

    Assistance with activities of daily living


    Activities

    Social, recreational, and cultural programs

    Music therapy

    Religious services

    Art

    Cultural programs

    Therapeutic Recreation


    Community Amenities

    Salon Services

    Wellness

    Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program


    Room Amenities

    Private suites (as available)

    Cable TV

    Individual climate controls

    Free Wi-Fi

    Free phone services

    Home-like environment


    Dining

    Restaurant style dining

    Special diets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 300
    Total current residents: 274
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 8
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 7
    Total cost of fines: $18678


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-01-19 2022-02-01 D Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-01 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-01 D Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-18 E Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2022-01-19 2022-01-20 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2022-01-19 2022-02-01 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-31 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-31 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-31 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-09-20 $655
    2021-09-20 $650
    2021-09-27 $983
    2021-09-27 $975
    2022-01-19 $9,750
    2022-03-14 $1,316
    2022-03-14 $1,325
    2022-04-04 $1,657
    2022-04-04 $1,645
    2022-04-11 $1,973
    2022-04-11 $1,988
    2022-04-18 $2,302
    2022-04-18 $2,320

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2022-01-19 7

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Berkeley Heights which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 14,179 (small town).
    • The average income is $196,380, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 57.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 155 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 183 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Stop & Shop
    1.5 miles away
    ShopRite
    1.7 miles away
    Acme
    2.9 miles away
    Kings
    2.9 miles away
    Twin City
    3.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Berkeley Heights
    1.6 miles away
    Murray Hill
    2.3 miles away
    Gillette
    2.5 miles away
    Fanwood
    2.6 miles away
    Netherwood
    2.7 miles away

    Bus Stations

    NJ Transit 117
    1.3 miles away
    3rd Street at Church Street
    3.2 miles away
    Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
    3.2 miles away
    Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
    4.1 miles away
    4th Street at Rushmore Avenue
    5.0 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    1.5 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.6 miles away
    Chase
    1.7 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.7 miles away
    Provident Bank
    2.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Runnells Specialized Hospital
    0.0 miles away
    Children's Specialized Hospital
    3.6 miles away
    Summit Oaks Hospital
    4.5 miles away
    Overlook Medical Center
    4.8 miles away
    Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
    5.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    CVS
    1.8 miles away
    Liberty Drug
    5.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Rubino James M DMD
    2.4 miles away
    Fanwood Dental Group
    2.8 miles away
    Park Avenue Gentle Dental: Dr. Harsha Patel DDS
    3.9 miles away
    Gersch Orthodontics
    4.2 miles away
    Westfield Oral Surgery
    4.3 miles away

    Parks

    Seeley's Pond Picnic Grounds
    1.0 miles away
    Berkeley Heights
    1.1 miles away
    Snyder Avenue Park
    1.2 miles away
    Scotch Plains
    1.2 miles away
    Union Village
    1.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Charles Mission Center
    17.4 miles away
    Saint Paul's Chapel
    22.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Inman Grove Shopping Center
    5.7 miles away
    Mall at Short Hills
    5.9 miles away
    Madison Plaza
    6.0 miles away
    Inman Plaza
    6.0 miles away
    Livingston Mall
    8.4 miles away

    Culture

    Summit Playhouse
    4.6 miles away
    Visual Arts Center
    4.7 miles away
    South Avenue Arts
    5.5 miles away
    Chatham Play House
    5.7 miles away
    Pinot's Palette
    6.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    TGI Friday's
    1.2 miles away
    Hop Hing - Berkeley Heights
    1.5 miles away
    Delicious Heights
    1.5 miles away
    Station House Cafe
    1.6 miles away
    Stage House Tavern
    1.6 miles away

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