Call (908) 912-6342 — Home Care for Runnells Center for Rehabilitation Residents
Serving Runnells Center for Rehabilitation in Union County — No Contracts, No Minimums, LTCI Accepted
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation in Berkeley Heights is a county-operated specialized hospital and rehabilitation center featuring specialized hospital beds, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. Amenities include comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, ventilator care, traumatic brain injury program, behavioral health, adult medical day care, respite care. This is one of Union County’s most respected senior care communities.
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights is Union County’s own specialized facility — operated by the county government and providing inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, ventilator management, traumatic brain injury recovery, and adult medical day programs. When patients complete rehabilitation at Runnells and transition home to communities across Union County — Westfield, Summit, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, and beyond — professional post-discharge home care ensures recovery continues safely. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ coordinates with Runnells’ discharge team to provide seamless transition care.
24 HOUR Home Care NJ — a NJ Department of Health licensed home care agency — serves residents at and near Runnells Center for Rehabilitation with professional, RN-supervised in-home care. From companion care in Berkeley Heights for supplemental daily support to 24-hour shift care for complex medical needs, every caregiver is a NJ Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), background-checked, bonded, and insured.
Why Families Near Runnells Center for Rehabilitation Choose Private Home Care
Even within quality communities like Runnells Center for Rehabilitation, families often discover that their loved one benefits from dedicated one-on-one attention that facility staffing ratios cannot provide. A private home health aide from 24 HOUR Home Care NJ offers personalized support — whether supplementing community services or providing full-time care at home after discharge.
Common scenarios for Runnells Center for Rehabilitation families:
- A resident needs one-on-one dementia care or Alzheimer’s supervision beyond what community staff ratios allow
- A patient discharged from Overlook Medical Center in Summit needs post-surgical or post-stroke home support
- A spouse caregiver at home in Berkeley Heights is exhausted and needs respite care relief
- Fall risk requires dedicated supervision during evenings and overnight hours
- Complex medication schedules (5+ daily medications) need organized, timed administration by a NJ licensed home health aide
- Family members living outside Union County need a trusted CHHA checking on their parent daily
Questions? Speak with our Union County care team: (908) 912-6342
Free in-home assessment. Private pay and LTCI accepted.
Complete Home Care Services Available
- Companion care — Conversation, meals, errands, medication reminders, light housekeeping
- Personal care — Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care — Wandering prevention, cognitive engagement, sundowning
- Live-in care — Dedicated caregiver living in the home 24/7
- 24-hour shift care — Multiple caregivers in shifts, always awake
- Overnight care — Night nurse for falls, nighttime assistance
- Respite care — Relief for spouse caregivers, flexible scheduling
- Fall prevention — Home safety, supervised mobility
- Medication management — Pill organization, timed administration
Service Area: Berkeley Heights and All of Union County
24 HOUR Home Care NJ serves Runnells Center for Rehabilitation in Berkeley Heights (ZIP 07922) and all of Union County, including Westfield, Summit, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Clark, Fanwood, Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New Providence, Kenilworth, Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park, Union Township, Elizabeth, Rahway, Plainfield, Garwood, and Hillside. View all 11 NJ counties we serve.
We also serve: Essex, Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Bergen, Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Passaic, Hunterdon.
What Sets 24 HOUR Home Care NJ Apart in Union County
- NJ-licensed and insured — every aide is a Certified Home Health Aide
- RN-supervised — Registered Nurse designs care plans, visits regularly, coordinates with Overlook Medical Center and Union County physicians
- Background-checked — criminal check, drug screening, reference verification
- Private-pay flexibility — no insurance delays, no hour limits, no contracts
- LTCI accepted — Genworth, John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, Unum
- Same-caregiver consistency — person-centered care with one primary CHHA
Nearby Hospitals and Medical Centers
- Overlook Medical Center (Summit) — Level II Trauma, neuroscience institute, cardiac surgery, comprehensive stroke center
- Trinitas Regional Medical Center (Elizabeth) — Acute care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, geriatric services
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway — Community hospital, rehabilitation, senior services
- Morristown Medical Center (Morristown) — Nationally ranked, adjacent county, cardiac and neuro excellence
We transport residents to all Union County medical appointments. Call (908) 912-6342.
Local Resources Near Runnells Center for Rehabilitation
- Union County Division on Aging — benefits counseling, caregiver support groups, Meals on Wheels
- Berkeley Heights Senior Center — social programs, health screenings, transportation
- AARP New Jersey caregiver support resources
- NJ EASE — connects seniors to state and local services
- Nomahegan Park (Berkeley Heights) and Echo Lake Park — nearby outdoor recreation for supervised walks
Home Care at Other Union County Communities
We also serve: Sunrise Senior Living Westfield. All Union County senior communities are in our service area.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your loved one at Runnells Center for Rehabilitation needs a few hours of companion care weekly or 24-hour professional support, our RN will design a personalized care plan — and a certified caregiver can start within 24-48 hours. Union County home care with same-caregiver consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Runnells Center for Rehabilitation provide supplemental home care services?
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation is a county-operated specialized hospital and rehabilitation center in Berkeley Heights providing community-level care — but many families supplement with private one-on-one home health aides for additional personal attention, especially for advanced dementia, complex medications, or overnight needs. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ provides this supplemental care with NJ-licensed, RN-supervised CHHAs. Call (908) 912-6342.
Does long-term care insurance cover home care near Runnells Center for Rehabilitation?
Most LTCI policies cover in-home care when ADL benefit triggers are met. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ works directly with Genworth, John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, and other carriers. Free LTCI benefits consultation — call (908) 912-6342.
What home care services are available near Runnells Center for Rehabilitation in Berkeley Heights?
Companion care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, live-in care, 24-hour shift care, overnight care, respite care, fall prevention, and medication management. All NJ CHHA certified, RN-supervised.
Do you serve Berkeley Heights, Union County NJ?
Yes. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ serves Runnells Center for Rehabilitation in Berkeley Heights (ZIP 07922) and all of Union County — Westfield, Summit, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Clark, Fanwood, Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New Providence, Kenilworth, Linden, Roselle, and every town. Call (908) 912-6342.
How quickly can home care start near Runnells Center for Rehabilitation?
Often within 24-48 hours. Our RN conducts a free assessment and a certified caregiver can start the same day or next day. Private pay and LTCI accepted. Call (908) 912-6342.