Skilled nursing · Berlin, NJ

Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

100 LONG-A-COMING LANE, Berlin, NJ 08009

4 / 5CMS 128 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 47 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.0 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 31.1 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.66 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 40 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 safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.66

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

15.0%

National

14%

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

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.66

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.7

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

30%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

31.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$71,204 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315461

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds128

Avg residents119

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 2 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 31%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare 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 Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $71,204 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.0 percent of long-stay residents at Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 31.1 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 Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 47 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 100 LONG-A-COMING LANE, Berlin, NJ 08009. Phone: (856) 322-3600. 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 Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $71,204 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 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 Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center compare to other Berlin skilled nursing facilities?

Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 47. Browse the full Berlin directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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