Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Feb 4, 2026

  Complaint #: 2728562, 2728912 Based on interviews, medical record review, and review of pertinent facility documents on 1/27/26, 2/2/26 and 2/4/26, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from significant medication error. This occurred on 1/23/26, when a Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager (LPN/UM) incorrectly used a medication list belonging to another resident (Resident #6) to reconcile Resident #5's medications. Review of Resident #5's January 2026 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed incorrect medications were listed and the staff administered the wrong medications to Resident #5 on these dates as follows: -Furosemide (medication used to treat excess fluid in the body) 20 mg tablet daily (Administered on 1/24/26, 1/25/26, and… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jul 7, 2023

  Based on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to protect the right of two (Resident (R) 11 and R7) of four residents reviewed for abuse to be free from physical abuse by another facility resident. R11 experienced physical abuse by R24 resulting in facial injury requiring hospitalization and R7 experienced physical abuse by R23 resulting in facial injury requiring hospitalization and surgical intervention. The failure resulted in harm to R11 and R7. Findings include: 1. A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 25, 2021

  Complaint #: NJ 3 Based on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure hot food and cold beverages were served in an acceptable temperature range to reduce the risk of food borne illnesses for 1 of 1 meal test tray; and failed to ensure dietary staff observed proper hand hygiene etiquette during meal service. This had the potential to affect all residents that ate their meals from the kitchen. Findings include: 1. On 06/24/2021 at approximately 10:15 AM, the temperatures were taken and recorded of the lunch meal with the dietary supervisor (DS) present. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Oct 31, 2025

  Complaint # 2638227 Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed ensure staff consistently documented care/services provided to residents in accordance with professional standard. This deficient practice was identified for 2 (two) of 3 (three) residents (Resident #1 and #3) reviewed for reviewed for accident/incident, and was evidenced as follows:This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Jan 19, 2022

  Based on interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documentation it was determined that the facility failed to: a.) document and carry out a physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] .) notify the resident's physician that staff was unable to obtain the urine and stool sample. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 35 residents, (Resident #84) reviewed for quality of care and was evidenced by the following: On 1/05/22 at 11:44 AM, the surveyor was approached by an alert and oriented resident, Resident #34 who was the roommate of Resident #84. Resident #34 stated that his/her roommate was recently admitted to the hospital. Resident #34 stated that he/she was very close with his/her roommate and they looked after one another like family. […]