Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Watchung, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315337) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 754-3663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
McAuley Hall Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
McAuley Hall reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
McAuley Hall Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
McAuley Hall Health Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Watchung, New Jersey, certified by both Medicare and Medicaid since 1994. The facility has 74 certified beds and an average daily census of 69.8 residents, placing it in the mid-size range for the state.
According to CMS Care Compare, McAuley Hall holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 27.5% annually, as reported to CMS.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines and no total dollar amount of fines for this facility — no federal fines on record. There are also no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
McAuley Hall has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a 27.5% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 74 certified beds and an average daily census of 69.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 4, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; McAuley Hall scores 4 stars in each of these four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9087543663 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9087543663 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315337?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.