RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE

40 WATCHUNG WAY, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922

The facility's specific neighborhood context and accessibility cannot be determined from the available location information.

Paul Richards, RN, MSHIReviewed by Paul Richards, RN, MSHI|Data updated April 2026

Runnells Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that appears to serve families seeking both short-term recovery and long-term care services. While specific CMS ratings are not available, the facility presents itself as a comprehensive care center with dedicated nursing, therapy, and administrative teams. The facility stands out for its emphasis on rehabilitation services and personalized patient care.

RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE is a skilled nursing facility located at 40 WATCHUNG WAY, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and holds the highest possible CMS rating of 5 stars overall, with a 4-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing rating, and 5-star quality measures rating. Ratings are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and updated monthly.

Overall

5

Health

4

Staffing

5

Quality

5

Without available CMS ratings for both this facility and regional averages, no meaningful comparison can be made to area facilities.

Source: CMS.gov — Updated April 2026

AI Insights

Sentiment: 75/100

Families love

+Compassionate and professional staff
+Beautiful, well-maintained facility
+Excellent rehabilitation services
+Strong communication and follow-up

Worth knowing

-Administrative staff professionalism concerns
-Hostile work environment on 1W unit

Based on 77 public reviews — AI-generated by CareNav

What Families Should Know

Without available CMS data including overall ratings, health inspection scores, staffing levels, and quality measures, families should conduct thorough due diligence when evaluating this facility. The absence of publicly available CMS ratings makes it difficult to assess how Runnells compares to regulatory standards for safety, staffing adequacy, and clinical outcomes. Families should request to see recent inspection reports, staffing ratios, and quality metrics directly from the facility, and consider scheduling multiple visits at different times to observe operations firsthand. The mixed feedback about administrative conduct suggests families should pay particular attention to management practices and staff morale during their evaluation visits.

Family Reviews

3.9

77 reviews on Google

Kierre Kaiser
5 months ago

Working with the staff at Runnells has been a great experience! The facility is beautiful. From my first visit, it was clear that the people who work there have compassion, empathy, and work towards p...

Bibiane Charles
7 months ago

Following my brother's recent admission to Runnell last week, I have already observed significant improvements in his condition. He appears remarkably well and alert. The staff's professionalism and f...

Genesis Lardizabal
8 months ago

Runnells Care Center is an excellent facility with a dedicated and professional staff. From the moment you walk in, the environment feels warm and welcoming. The building is clean, spacious, and beaut...

Rosemonde Samedi
8 months ago

I cannot thank the staff at Runnells Center and Rehabilitation enough for the incredible care they provided for my mother during her stay. From the moment she was admitted, every team member went abov...

Michael Williams
5 months ago

I am writing to express serious concerns about the conduct of the nursing home administrator during a recent in-service. Several issues were observed The administrator assistant Gretchen spoke to staf...

Reviews from Google — Updated April 2026

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Care types

Skilled Nursing

Accepts

Medicare
Medicaid