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HomeNew JerseyAutumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights

35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 079229088971000WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(157 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
130
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $102,660

How Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.62 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.2%
NJ average
39.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Reported RN time is 0.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.68.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 12 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Union County 65+
83,680
14.6% of county
County Population
572,079
Union County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey with 130 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
99
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 19, 1983
Sprinklers
No
Council
Resident
County
Union
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
57.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Feb 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0728Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$102,660
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 19, 2024
$102,660

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.20 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.62 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.2%
RN Turnover
52.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GLUCK, RIVKA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jun 1, 2017
HANDLER, SAMUEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Sep 7, 2016
MJH GROUP LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2017
BH ASSOCIATES REALTY LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2017
SCHWARTZ, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 7, 2016
SCHWARTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 7, 2016
SITZER, SHIMONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 24, 2025
JACOBOWITZ, JACOBINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 18, 2025
SCHWARTZ, JOELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 18, 2025
BH ASSOCIATES REALTY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2017
GLUCK, RIVKAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
HANDLER, SAMUELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
MEISELS, MORRISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
SITZER, SHIMONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 24, 2025
STERN, ARYEHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights and nearby alternatives.

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights, NJCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $102,660
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Berkeley Heights, NJ1.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,901
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
New Providence, NJ2.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $21,645
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
New Providence, NJ2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,527
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Watchung, NJ2.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center
Chatham, NJ4.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace
Plainfield, NJ4.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights, NJ · Current facility
—4/53/53/5$102,660
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Berkeley Heights, NJ
1.3 mi1/51/54/5$14,901
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
New Providence, NJ
2.1 mi3/52/55/5$21,645
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
New Providence, NJ
2.4 mi3/52/53/5$10,527
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Watchung, NJ
2.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center
Chatham, NJ
4.0 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace
Plainfield, NJ
4.0 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $102,660. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights provides 3.62 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 2.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.2%.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights have?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has 130 certified beds with an average of 99 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey, including 1 in Berkeley Heights. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?▾
On Google Maps, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 157 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

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