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Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center
234 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center, in Union, New Jersey, is certified for 177 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 23, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 14 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $175K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 25.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Union Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.2 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.6% | 33.0% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $175,196 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Apr 2025, 24 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×5 F ×2 B ×1 C ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2024 | Fine | $123,014 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,235 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,882 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,529 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,823 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.6%, RNs 54.5%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.5% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.2% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Union County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Norwood Terrace | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cranford | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Complete Care At Plainfield LLC | Plainfield | 106 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Complete Care At Woodlands | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rahway | 122 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.0 | $11K | 6 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Heights | 130 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 16.2 | $103K | 21 Jan 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Union County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $175K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.