McAuley Hall Health Care Cente
1633 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069, Somerset County
McAuley Hall Health Care Center sits along Route 22 in Watchung, set on the peaceful hillside campus of Mount Saint Mary Academy in Somerset County. Surrounded by the greenery of the Watchung Mountains, the grounds provide a quiet, reflective setting for recovery and daily living. Families visiting from surrounding communities like Plainfield and Berkeley Heights have straightforward highway access, and regional medical centers including Overlook Medical Center and JFK Medical Center are fewer than 10 miles away.
The community accommodates up to 74 residents across comfortably furnished private rooms with shared bathrooms. Each room includes basic cable television, telephone hookups, and internet access to help residents stay in touch with family. The environment is designed to feel warm and homelike rather than sterile, offering quiet corners to rest as well as shared spaces for conversation.
Meals are cooked on premises every day, with a registered dietitian planning menus to meet therapeutic needs while honoring personal tastes. The dining room offers restaurant-style meal selections in an attentive setting where staff help anyone needing extra support. Between meals, residents can join in a busy schedule of social pastimes, including movie screenings, musical presentations, pet therapy visits, arts and crafts, group games, and gentle exercise classes.
Care at the center includes around-the-clock skilled nursing, personalized long-term assistance with daily living, and short-term rehabilitation. Originally founded to look after retired and infirmed Sisters of Mercy, the facility today welcomes lay women and men alongside religious community members. Custom care plans address emotional, physical, and spiritual needs, supported by regular opportunities for worship and social services.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Medicare ratings
Overall
4 out of 5
Health inspections
4 out of 5
Quality measures
4 out of 5
Staffing
4 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Staffing
- Nurse time per resident, per day
- 4.1 hours
- NJ average 3.9 hours
- Registered nurse time per resident, per day
- 0.6 hours
- NJ average 0.7 hours
- Nurse time per resident on weekends
- 4.0 hours
- Nursing staff turnover (per year)
- 28%
- NJ average 39%
- Registered nurse turnover (per year)
- 47%
Source: Medicare (CMS), updated monthly, last updated 8/1/2026. See it on Medicare Care Compare
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Short-term rehabilitation therapy
- Long-term care assistance with activities of daily living
- Individual care plan development
- Therapeutic dietary support
- Social services support
Amenities
Living spaces
- Private furnished rooms
- Shared bathrooms
- Television with basic cable
- Telephone access
- Internet access
Dining
- Menu-style restaurant dining
- Meals cooked fresh on site
- Menus planned by a registered dietitian
- Accommodating setting with mealtime assistance
Activities and wellness
- Arts and crafts
- Movie showings
- Musical entertainment
- Exercise sessions
- Pet therapy
- Social games and group parties
Grounds and setting
- Campus grounds on Mount Saint Mary Academy
- Watchung Mountains backdrop
- Quiet atmosphere for outdoor walks
Spiritual life
- Spiritual care and traditions grounded in the Sisters of Mercy
- Gatherings and programs for religious growth
Photos
Reviews
Reviews on Google
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.
Best nursing home in the world ran by the best administrator in the world.
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.
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Location
1633 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069
License
- License number
- 061813
- Year built
- 1966
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 09/30/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 74 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/2/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- MCAULEY HALL, INC.
Frequently asked questions
What are the rooms like at McAuley Hall Health Care Center?+
The community offers private, furnished bedrooms that connect to shared bathrooms. Rooms are set up with internet access, telephone service, and televisions with basic cable.
Do residents have to be Catholic or religious sisters to live here?+
Yes, the center welcomes lay women and men as well as members of other religious groups. While it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and continues to reflect their traditions, care is open to the wider public.
What types of payment does McAuley Hall accept?+
The center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options for resident care. Families should contact the admissions coordinator to discuss specific coverage details and room availability.
How does dining work for residents?+
Meals are cooked fresh on site every day and served restaurant-style in the dining room. A dietitian designs balanced, therapeutic menus that take individual dietary restrictions and food preferences into account.
What types of care are available?+
The center provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation therapies, social services, and long-term help with activities of daily living. Staff members create an individualized care plan for every resident to manage their specific health needs.
What daily activities are offered?+
Residents have access to regular arts and crafts sessions, exercise classes, group games, parties, movie afternoons, and musical visits. The schedule also includes pet therapy visits and spiritual care opportunities.