Skilled nursing · Watchung, NJ

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente

1633 HIGHWAY 22, Watchung, NJ 07069

4 / 5CMS 74 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

92

Top 8%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.9 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is None hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 21 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
21%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
6.9%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★4 / 5
Health inspection★★★★4 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
21%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
41%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
6.9%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
19.5%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
5.1%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315337
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds74
Avg residents70

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente been cited for resident harm?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente use antipsychotic medications?

6.9 percent of long-stay residents at Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 19.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente is located at 1633 HIGHWAY 22, Watchung, NJ 07069. Phone: (908) 754-3663. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente a special focus facility?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente compare to other Watchung skilled nursing facilities?

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92. The full Watchung directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Watchung directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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