AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BERKELEY HEIGHTS
35 COTTAGE STREET, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 · CCN 315195
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 130
- Avg residents/day
- 111.6
- Phone
- 9088971000
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-11-18 | 3 | 8.6 | 9.5 | -5.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-07-19 | 15 | 8.0 | 9.8 | +7.0 worse |
| 3 | 2022-11-15 | 3 | 4.9 | 9.3 | -1.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.57 | 50.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.40 | 63.2% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.67 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $102,660
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 60
- Chain avg overall
- 2.80 / 5
Inspection citations (21)1 actual harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-21 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-02-10 · Health · corrected 2025-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Actual harm
- FF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0688Provide 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.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0728Ensure 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.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-15 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2022-11-15 · Health · corrected 2022-11-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-15 · Health · corrected 2022-11-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEISELS, MORRIS | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 40% | 2017-06-01 |
| STERN, ARYEH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 35% | 2017-06-01 |
| GLUCK, RIVKA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2017-06-01 |
| HANDLER, SAMUEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2016-09-07 |
| BH ASSOCIATES REALTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2017-06-01 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-09-07 |
| SITZER, SHIMON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-24 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-09-07 |
Other facilities in BERKELEY HEIGHTS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE | ★★★★★ | 300 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.