1633 Highway 22
4.7(7 ratings)
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Families describe McAuley Hall as a small, faith-based nursing home where staff treat residents with warmth and personal attention, especially during rehabilitation after strokes or other major health events. Reviewers consistently praise the caring atmosphere, cleanliness, and sense of community among residents, though the sample of reviews is small.
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McAuley Hall Health Care Center is a senior living community in Watchung, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 7 reviews.
McAuley Hall Health Care Center is a 74-bed skilled nursing facility in Watchung, New Jersey, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. The facility offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation programs for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term 24-hour assistance with daily living.
Located on the campus of Mount Saint Mary Academy in the Watchung Mountains, the facility is conveniently accessible off Route 22 and situated less than 10 miles from Overlook Medical Center and JFK Medical Center. The grounds provide an atmosphere of healing and peace, with private rooms that are comfortably furnished and include shared bathrooms, TV with basic cable, telephone, and internet access.
The center provides 24-hour nursing care to residents and develops custom care plans to address physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. The facility offers social services and a wide array of rehabilitation programs, as well as opportunities for spiritual growth rooted in the Mercy Tradition.
Founded in 1966 with the original purpose of caring for aging and infirm Sisters of Mercy, McAuley Hall extends its comprehensive patient-centered care to religious communities and lay women and men. The facility is grounded in the legacy of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy, emphasizing compassionate hospitality and a home-like environment.
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Bucky Two
Aug 2023
I think that everyone and everything at McCauley Hall could not have possibly been better- 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. We will be forever grateful.
Edward Kidney
Jan 2020
Best nursing home in the world ran by the best administrator in the world.
Barb Nelson
Feb 2019
My aunt was here after suffering a debilitating stroke. Without being able to open her eyes, we definitely needed a place where we felt she would be nurtured on her journey through PT and recovery. The entire staff genuinely loves the patients. It is evident at every level. She was treated with respect and tenderness. We have had much experience as a family with nursing facilities and elder care. This is an exceptional place! Cozy quilts to make patients feel at home, private rooms with plenty of closet space and freedom to decorate with familiar pieces to feel at home. Always spotless, quiet and calm. The women who reside there are a true community - they came by to ask how my aunt was doing and seemed to really care for each other. Even though she is no longer staying there, my family wants to volunteer to show our appreciation for the way they cared for my aunt and supported us as well.
Terri Taylor
Feb 2018
Visited a dear friend..
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2025
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 7, 2026
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 10, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024
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.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 9, 2022
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2022
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 26, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2022
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2022
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
McAuley Hall Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
McAuley Hall Health Care Center is located at 1633 Highway 22 in Watchung, New Jersey.
Families describe McAuley Hall as a small, faith-based nursing home where staff treat residents with warmth and personal attention, especially during rehabilitation after strokes or other major health events. Reviewers consistently praise the caring atmosphere, cleanliness, and sense of community among residents, though the sample of reviews is small.
McAuley Hall Health Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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