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Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and tender nursing care. Still worth an in-person visit.

1633 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 0706974 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Families looking for a facility that prioritizes emotional support and compassionate nursing will find this center highly regarded by previous visitors. Because the available reviews are limited in detail, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking specific questions about daily routines and communication protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
McAuley Hall Health Care Center is consistently praised for its compassionate and tender care, with families highlighting the staff's genuine affection for residents. Reviewers frequently describe the environment as nurturing and home-like, particularly for those undergoing rehabilitation or end-of-life care.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and tender nursing care
  • Staff genuinely loves the patients
  • Nurturing and home-like environment
  • Effective rehabilitation support

Rating Trends

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2344.02018(1)5.02019(1)4.72020(3)5.02023(1)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's cozy, home-like atmosphere, how do you balance maintaining that nurturing environment with the clinical demands of a 74-resident nursing home?
  • 2I noticed the staffing rating is currently lower than other areas; what steps are you taking to ensure that the compassionate, tender care mentioned by families remains consistent throughout every shift?
  • 3With your strong reputation for rehabilitation support, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the daily social and recreational activities for residents?
  • 4Since you have a 4-star health inspection rating, could you walk us through how your team proactively manages the two recent state violations to ensure high standards of safety?
  • 5How do you ensure that the genuine, loving connection your staff builds with residents is maintained during medical transitions or when handling urgent health needs?
  • 6What specific daily activities or programs do you offer that truly capture the 'nurturing' spirit that families often highlight in their feedback about your facility?

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Key Review Excerpts

I know that my mom was taken care of with tenderness, kindness, and love. Thank you to everyone at McAuley Hall who helped our mom and us through this chapter of our lives.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

The entire staff genuinely loves the patients. It is evident at every level. She was treated with respect and tenderness.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★
Source: 6 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.5%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Somerset
90.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
12.1%
NJ
11.7%
Somerset
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.7%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Somerset
18.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.5%
Better than Avg
Here
7.5%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Somerset
15.9%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.6%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Somerset
15.7%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.3%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Somerset
22.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.5%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Somerset
83.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility64.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
64.1%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Somerset
79.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Somerset
0.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.5)
2 complaint-triggered

McAuley Hall shows a pattern of recurring fire safety and building infrastructure issues across all three surveys, with families filing complaints about facility cleanliness and abuse reporting procedures. The most persistent problems involve fire safety systems (alarms, sprinklers, exit lighting), building safety features (exits, smoke barriers), and administrative oversight including medication management and staff training. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated fire safety violations across multiple years raise concerns about the facility's ability to maintain basic safety standards.

Aug 12, 2025Routine
14
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0225Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0281Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0341Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0531Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Mar 13, 2024Routine
22
0868Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0944Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0949Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0582Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0623Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0641Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Mar 13, 2024Complaint
2
0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Feb 8, 2022Routine
9
0225Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0531Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Davis, MargaretW-2 Managing EmployeeDavis, MargaretOfficer / DirectorDavis, MargaretOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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