RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE
40 WATCHUNG WAY, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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How RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE Compares
RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE is a 300-bed for-profit nursing facility in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.9%) is above the New Jersey average of 12.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 300 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Berkeley Heights, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (104% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (39% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in Berkeley Heights.
How is RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE lag behind other Berkeley Heights options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 80,255 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $82,644
- Median home value
- $378,700
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Berkeley Heights.
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