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Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
1633 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069
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.
Certified for 74 beds, Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente serves Watchung in Somerset County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Jersey median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 18, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 27.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 27.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Somerset Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 19 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.0 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.5% | 38.9% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 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: 12 Aug 2025, 13 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×5 F ×2 C ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 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 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 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 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.5%, RNs 47.4%; — 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 | 14.7% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.9% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.8% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Mcauley Hall Inc.
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 Somerset County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N J Eastern Star Home | Bridgewater | 82 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 18.3 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | Somerset | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Arbor At Laurel Circle | Bridgewater | 64 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 31.3 | $26K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Raritan | 138 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 20.3 | — | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center At Bridgewater | Bridgewater | 151 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7.3 | $8K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center At Hillsborough | Hillsborough | 126 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 18.3 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Careone At Somerset Valley | Bound Brook | 64 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Complete Care At Green Knoll | Bridgewater | 176 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 10.8 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Somerset County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Aug 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.