• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)
• Has 130 certified beds with an average of 111.6 residents per day (86% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Nov 18, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $102,660 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.57 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 50.5% (high)
• Part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain (60 facilities)
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. The facility scored above average compared to New Jersey facilities.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLUCK, RIVKA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jun 1, 2017 |
| HANDLER, SAMUEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 5% | Sep 7, 2016 |
| STERN, ARYEH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 35% | Jun 1, 2017 |
| MEISELS, MORRIS | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 40% | Jun 1, 2017 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 7, 2016 |
| SITZER, SHIMON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 24, 2025 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 7, 2016 |
| BH ASSOCIATES REALTY LLC | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jun 1, 2017 |
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