Mountainside, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
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Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
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Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center
234 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083 · Union County
52
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 74% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Union
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Union, NJ, with 177 certified beds and an average of about 131 residents per day. It operates as part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 17 federal fines totaling $182,251 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.53 hrs/resident/day)
- •$182,251 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Union, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 177
- Avg. residents/day
- 131
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 315104
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Newark prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.53
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.72
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- 17 ($182,251)
- Total penalties
- 17
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-16Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-04-16Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-04-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-04-16Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
2024-10-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-01-24Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024-01-24Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | Fine | $123,014 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Concierge services
Location
234 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center
How much does Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center cost?
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Union, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center?
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 74% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center offer?
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center in Union, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 177 beds.
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