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Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a nursing home community in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

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Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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  • Interior

    A spacious and well-lit patient room in a hospital, featuring two adjustable beds and a modern interior.

  • Decor

    A spacious and modern living room featuring a comfortable sofa, stylish chairs, and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    A spacious living room with green sofas, wooden flooring, and elegant lighting.

  • Building

    A brick building with a landscaped entrance and pathway.

  • Architecture

    A modern commercial building with a welcoming entrance.

  • Trees

    A serene view showcasing a blend of lush greenery and a bright, cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    A spacious indoor dining area set up with tables and chairs, illuminated by natural light.

  • Lighting

    A modern reception area featuring a stylish counter and patterned flooring.

  • Bathroom

    A neatly arranged bathroom amenities station featuring toiletries and toothbrushes on a wooden table.

  • Lobby

    A spacious lobby with comfortable seating and a glass ceiling allowing natural light to brighten the space.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy clinic featuring various exercise equipment and treatment areas.

  • Waiting Area

    A spacious and modern lobby featuring white seating and elegant decor.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital dialysis room equipped with medical equipment for patient treatment.

40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

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3.8 from 104 reviews
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65
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

common 38 reviews mention this

Caring, professional staff stand out

Residents and families describe staff as compassionate, professional, and supportive throughout care.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly say the staff was caring and professional, with many mentioning frequent communication and follow-up with families. Several residents describe nurses, aides, and therapy teams as attentive and responsive to day-to-day needs, not just during scheduled visits. Even where reviews are negative, some still single out specific staff members as helpful or attentive at least some of the time.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean facilities and well-kept spaces

Many reviewers mention cleanliness and a well-kept environment during their stay.

Multiple reviews praise cleanliness, saying the facility looked clean, well maintained, and in good condition. Some also connect that to how residents and families felt while receiving care. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, describing dirty or unkept conditions on certain floors and around bathrooms.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy helps recovery

Therapy support is repeatedly described as hands-on and important to recovery goals.

Several reviews focus on rehabilitation and therapy, describing skilled therapists who helped patients regain mobility and independence. A few people attribute meaningful improvement to therapy and nursing working together, including pain management and training for tasks needed at home. Where criticism appears, it is tied to care quality and staff responsiveness rather than the existence of therapy itself.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed point

Dining receives both compliments and complaints in the reviews.

Some residents and families say the food was better than expected, even calling out that meals were delicious and catered to dietary needs. Others mention limitations around menu choice or issues with weekend service. There are also negative comments in which food is described as poor or not delivered in a timely way, making dining a topic that varies by experience.

  • A spacious indoor dining area set up with tables and chairs, illuminated by natural light.
caveat 12 reviews mention this

Care response and neglect concerns

A recurring concern is delayed attention to call bells and problems with medication and personal care.

Alongside positive experiences, a number of reviews describe serious breakdowns in care, including long waits for responses, missed or delayed medication, and issues with personal hygiene. Several reviewers also describe neglect-related outcomes such as rashes, bruising, weight loss, or injuries, and say they escalated concerns without immediate improvement. These comments are most prominent in the lowest-rated reviews, and they also mention that conditions and staffing can vary by area or shift.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby everyday stops for visitors

Visitors have a range of nearby cafes, pharmacies, and restaurants.

The reviews don’t focus on location, but the surrounding area includes common stops that may help visitors with errands during longer stays. Nearby options include pharmacies and quick dining spots within a couple of miles. A park is also nearby for walk breaks when permitted.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 300 resident community capacity 300 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (13 miles away) Newark International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Little Flower (1.3 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Rc Church (3.8 miles)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (6.3 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (7.8 miles)
  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (8.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Scotchwood Diner (1.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • Stage House Tavern (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Stone House (2.9 miles)
  • Stirling House Diner Seafood Pavilion (3.2 miles)
  • Stirling Hotel (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Road Park (2.2 miles)
  • Mindowaskin Park (4 miles)
  • Ponderosa Farm Park (4.1 miles)
  • Columbia Park (5.5 miles)
  • Grandview School Play Ground (7.3 miles)
  • Winfield Park (7.3 miles)
  • Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Watchung Pediatrics (3 miles)
  • University Radiology (4.4 miles)
  • Warren Dermatology Associates (4.7 miles)
  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (4.9 miles)
  • Medemerge (5.2 miles)
  • New Jersey Spine Center (5.7 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Summit Station (4.9 miles)
  • NJT - Short Hills Station (6.6 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (7.5 miles)
  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (8.3 miles)
  • NJT - Rahway Station (8.7 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (9 miles)
  • Signature Flight Support (9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lyons VA Hospital (7 miles)

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